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VGJ 338W

1980 Citroen Dyane

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,979 mi
Last recorded20,979 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1980 Citroen Dyane58,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGJ 338W
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 20,979 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 18,157 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 15,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 12,942 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 10,062 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 6,219 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 4,129 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 295 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 96,463 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 89,268 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 89,268 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,903 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 78,682 miles

ns track rod end rubber splitting - suggest repalced

Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,990 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 20 May 2010 72,827 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 70,733 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 70,694 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 64,714 miles

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2007 57,526 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 51,764 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 338W is a 1980 Citroen Dyane in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 VGJ 338W, 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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What year was VGJ 338W registered?

VGJ 338W is a 1980 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 23 October 1980.

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