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TKR 437X

1981 Citroen Dyane

Silver Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

61,503 mi
Last recorded61,503 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1981 Citroen Dyane55,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKR 437X
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 61,503 miles

citroen based kit car

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear shockers corroded

wear in both front king pins

wear in suspension joint x 4 but no excess movement

Fail 7 Aug 2013 61,494 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car is citroen bassed kit

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear shockers corroded

wear in both front king pins

wear in suspension joint x 4 but no excess movement

Fail 28 May 2013 61,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear shocks corroded

slight play o/s/f king pin

Fail 28 May 2013 61,491 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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TKR 437X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane in Silver with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 TKR 437X, 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 TKR 437X registered?

TKR 437X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 9 October 1981.

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