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POE 547M

1973 Citroen Dyane

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,012 mi
Last recorded81,012 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1973 Citroen Dyane54,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOE 547M
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 81,012 miles

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

bodywork needs attention

n/s rear bearing rough

needs work to survive

o/s front brake low efficiency

Fail 18 Dec 2013 81,012 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bodywork needs attention

n/s rear bearing rough

needs work to survive

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 21 Dec 2012 70,673 miles

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

n/s front wing requires attention

n/s handbrake low efficiency

n/s suspension tube corroding

signs of front tyres fouling suspension arms

some underbody rust

Fail 13 Dec 2012 70,613 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s front wing requires attention

n/s handbrake low efficiency

n/s suspension tube corroding

o/s front brake low efficiency

signs of front tyres fouling suspension arms

some underbody rust

Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s front brake low efficiency

n/s rear brake rough

o/s front wheel bearing rough

underbody rust needs addressing

Fail 13 Dec 2010 46,497 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bodywork needs attention

Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,497 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bodywork needs attention

Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,121 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bodywork needs attention

o/s front brake low efficiency

underbody needs protecting

Fail 10 Dec 2009 34,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bodywork needs attention

o/s front brake low efficiency

underbody needs protecting

Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 19,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 13,447 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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POE 547M is a 1973 Citroen Dyane in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 POE 547M, 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 POE 547M registered?

POE 547M is a 1973 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 8 October 1973.

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