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VAH 353X

1981 Citroen Dyane

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

3,697 mi
Last recorded3,697 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Citroen Dyane55,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAH 353X
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 3,697 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 3,692 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 3,621 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 3,607 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 3,607 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 3,588 miles

slight leaks from suspension units

slight play in front king pins

Fail 16 Aug 2013 3,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight leaks from suspension

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 15 Aug 2012 3,389 miles

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

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

slight leaks from suspension units

Fail 15 Aug 2011 2,864 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osr jacking point rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2011 2,864 miles

osr jacking point rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2010 1,758 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 97,519 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 94,625 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 91,626 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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VAH 353X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VAH 353X, 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 VAH 353X registered?

VAH 353X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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The MOT history for VAH 353X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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