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SPR 261X

1981 Citroen Dyane

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

32,371 mi
Last recorded32,371 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Citroen Dyane55,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPR 261X
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 32,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch/ wing corroded

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 32,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch/ wing corroded

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 31,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 29,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 29,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/chassis rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 28,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,028 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 28,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 28,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 27,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 27,136 miles

Front Braking system leaking Brake pipe leaking at master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel lower column loose (2.1.2b)

front brake application uneven brake pulling (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 26,511 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 26,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 25,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 25,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 25,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,287 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 24,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,598 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 24,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 24,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 23,443 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 23,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 22,487 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 20,836 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,492 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 19,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 18,034 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 16,579 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 16,579 miles

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

rear fog lamp lens damaged

rear boot floor & bump stop towers rusted

n/s/f floor rusted

slight noise, n/s/f & n/s/r wheel bearings

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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SPR 261X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 SPR 261X, 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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SPR 261X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 29 September 1981.

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