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PPJ 51X

1981 Citroen Dyane

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,899 mi
Last recorded3,899 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1981 Citroen Dyane55,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 51X
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 3,899 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 677 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 98,996 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 98,105 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X 2 Deteriorated Low Output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,422 miles

Nearside Front King pin slight free play.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 95,422 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front King pin slight free play.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 88,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 80,321 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 80,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 73,399 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 73,385 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,537 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 50,673 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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PPJ 51X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1981 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 55,668 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 PPJ 51X, 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 45 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PPJ 51X registered?

PPJ 51X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 20 August 1981.

Is PPJ 51X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPJ 51X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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