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VCG 130V

1980 Citroen Dyane

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

4,628 mi
Last recorded4,628 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Citroen Dyane58,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCG 130V
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 4,628 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 4,383 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 4,382 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 4,204 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 4,047 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively possibly rust in drum (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 3,740 miles

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside drive shaft mid slider gaiter holed

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brakes very noisy

Fail 3 Oct 2014 3,740 miles

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside drive shaft mid slider gaiter holed

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak, probably oil pressure switch

Rear brakes very noisy

Pass 3 Oct 2013 2,898 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisy on application

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 3 Oct 2013 2,898 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisy on application

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 Jul 2013 2,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front floors ,boot floor,both rear inner wings and rear floors all heavily welded

n/s/f wheel rim corroded

o/s/f disc scored

unable to see handbrake pads to check ware

Fail 17 Jul 2012 2,618 miles

Both rear tyres and the nearside front are all perished and split

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

The rear brakes are noisy

There is heavy corrosion to the o/s/r floor and body outrigger, the n/s/r floor and inner wing, both outer sills and general corrosion to the rest of the body

Pass 17 Jul 2012 2,618 miles

Both rear tyres and the nearside front are all perished and split

Nail in offside rear tyre

The rear brakes are noisy

There is heavy corrosion to the o/s/r floor and body outrigger, the n/s/r floor and inner wing, both outer sills and general corrosion to the rest of the body

Pass 21 Jul 2011 1,326 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 99,844 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 99,840 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 98,020 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 98,017 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 96,540 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 96,538 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 94,306 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 94,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 92,068 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 92,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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VCG 130V is a 1980 Citroen Dyane in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1980 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 58,070 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 VCG 130V, 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 46 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VCG 130V is a 1980 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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