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VGT 337W

1981 Citroen Dyane

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,839 mi
Last recorded54,839 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Citroen Dyane55,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGT 337W
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,839 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 52,962 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 51,743 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 49,972 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 49,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,968 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,235 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,968 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 41,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 39,553 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,016 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,372 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 34,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,254 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,415 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,701 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 26,687 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 24,633 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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VGT 337W is a 1981 Citroen Dyane in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VGT 337W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGT 337W registered?

VGT 337W is a 1981 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 8 January 1981.

Is VGT 337W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGT 337W shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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