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OFN 298M

1973 Citroen Dyane

Orange Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,987 mi
Last recorded56,987 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Citroen Dyane54,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFN 298M
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 56,987 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Front o/s and n/s front king pins with slight play

Nearside Front Outer drivers door missing off fiber glass tub

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear brake pipe rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 56,805 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 56,805 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 56,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,665 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 56,465 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,269 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 56,269 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 56,210 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 56,210 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 56,093 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 55,810 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 55,810 miles

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,449 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,279 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,817 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Dyane?

Based on 5,415 MOT tests across 647 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 306
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 285
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 191
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 188
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 155
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OFN 298M is a 1973 Citroen Dyane in Orange with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1973 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 54,817 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dyane fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFN 298M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dyane typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OFN 298M registered?

OFN 298M is a 1973 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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