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OSL 88N

1998 Citroen Dyane

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,313 mi
Last recorded98,313 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSL 88N
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2020 98,313 miles

Central Floor excessively deteriorated weld incomplete (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 97,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 97,749 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,150 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 90,362 miles

front to rear floor panels showing sings of surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2015 88,846 miles

Surface corrosion rear underbody panels &c..

Fail 1 Nov 2011 24,647 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front bumper insecure

boot floor corroded and holed

both front wings corroded

o/s/f king pin worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,796 miles

o/s/f floor corroded and holed

n/s/r wheel corroded

o/s rear inner wing corroded and holed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boot floor corroded and holed

both outer sills corroded and holed

n/s/f wing corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 22,796 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boot floor corroded and holed

both outer sills corroded and holed

n/s/f floor to inner sill corroded and holed

n/s/f wing corroded

n/s/r wheel corroded

o/s rear inner wing corroded and holed

o/s/f floor corroded and holed

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,306 miles

boot floor corroded

both outer sills corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f floor

o/s/r inner wing corroded

slight movement in o/s/f king pin

Fail 18 Sep 2009 20,113 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

boot floor corroded

both outer sills corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f floor

o/s/r inner wing corroded

slight movement in o/s/f king pin

Pass 6 Oct 2008 12,422 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,422 miles

boot floor corroded

both front wings corroded

n/s/outer sill corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2008 12,422 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front wings corroded around front head lights

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2007 8,472 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 2,514 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 2,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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OSL 88N is a 1998 Citroen Dyane in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OSL 88N, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Dyane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OSL 88N is a 1998 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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