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VGJ 333W

1980 Citroen Dyane

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,475 mi
Last recorded98,475 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Citroen Dyane58,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGJ 333W
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 98,475 miles

offside driveshaft gater sleeve has some damadge

offside floor brace has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2018 98,475 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

offside driveshaft gater sleeve has some damadge

offside floor brace has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2018 98,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering component deformed and unserviceable steering stiff and up and down In coloum (2.2.C.1d)

off side front floor excuss repaired

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,597 miles

Both Inner And Outer Sills Rusting

Chassis Rails Rusting

Floor Pan Rusted

Slight play In Both Steering Rack Arms

Fail 16 Mar 2017 97,597 miles

Both Inner And Outer Sills Rusting

Chassis Rails Rusting

Floor Pan Rusted

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Slight play In Both Steering Rack Arms

Pass 19 Feb 2016 88,546 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 83,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,554 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 79,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 76,728 miles

Corrosion thewout vehicle.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 76,722 miles

Offside Rear Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,277 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 14 Oct 2011 72,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 72,255 miles

Generally tatty but no areas excessively deteriorated for MOT purposes at present.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 72,242 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Generally tatty but no areas excessively deteriorated for MOT purposes at present.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,179 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 72,148 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 72,118 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 72,088 miles

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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VGJ 333W is a 1980 Citroen Dyane in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VGJ 333W, 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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VGJ 333W is a 1980 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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