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VBH 797J

1971 Citroen Dyane

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,339 mi
Last recorded48,339 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Citroen Dyane37,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBH 797J
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 48,339 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead panel areas (3.1.9)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead panel (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn sliding spline joint (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn sliding spline joint (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

excessive corrosion to rear floor areas outside of prescribed areas

Pass 16 May 2016 42,476 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 37,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2015 37,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,191 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 37,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 36,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,947 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 27,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2008 25,490 miles

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

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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VBH 797J is a 1971 Citroen Dyane in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 37,894 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 VBH 797J, 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 55 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VBH 797J is a 1971 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 13 January 1971.

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