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RCD 152G

1979 Citroen Dyane

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,086 mi
Last recorded57,086 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Citroen Dyane55,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCD 152G
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,086 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,357 miles

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

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

tested as a 2 seater

tested with windscreen down no wipers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 56,357 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tested as a 2 seater

tested with windscreen down no wipers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,513 miles

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

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

veichle was tested with windscreen in folded down position and no wipers were fitted to the veichle

Fail 3 Aug 2015 55,513 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

veichle was tested with windscreen in folded down position and no wipers were fitted to the veichle

Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,014 miles

Nearside 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)

veichle tested with windscreen folded down washers and wipers not tested

Fail 18 Aug 2014 55,014 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside 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)

veichle tested with windscreen folded down washers and wipers not tested

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,264 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 54,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,254 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 53,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

inner off side plus near side drive shaft rubber sleves insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,239 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,236 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 52,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,525 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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RCD 152G is a 1979 Citroen Dyane in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,014 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 RCD 152G, 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 47 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCD 152G registered?

RCD 152G is a 1979 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is RCD 152G safe to buy?

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