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VHW 17T

1979 Citroen Dyane

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,179 mi
Last recorded80,179 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Citroen Dyane55,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHW 17T
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear chassis heavily repaired

Nearside Rear tyre perishing between treads

Nearside headlight aim showing a poor image

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 79,735 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes 27% inbalance

nearside rear & offside front tyres tread splitting

Pass 24 Dec 2015 79,063 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,874 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,833 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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VHW 17T is a 1979 Citroen Dyane in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,014 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 VHW 17T, 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 47 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VHW 17T registered?

VHW 17T is a 1979 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is VHW 17T safe to buy?

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