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OUX 878M

1974 Citroen Dyane

Orange Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,400 mi
Last recorded15,400 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1974 Citroen Dyane53,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUX 878M
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 15,400 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 15,400 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,460 miles

slight play in in o.s. and n.s king pins

Fail 21 Sep 2012 12,460 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in in o.s. and n.s king pins

Pass 19 Jul 2011 9,743 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

has slight play in n.s, king pin

Pass 2 Jul 2010 8,330 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 5,329 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 2,722 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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OUX 878M is a 1974 Citroen Dyane in Orange with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1974 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 53,806 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUX 878M, 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 52 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OUX 878M is a 1974 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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