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VLA 612X

1981 Citroen Dyane

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,011 mi
Last recorded83,011 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Citroen Dyane55,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLA 612X
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 May 2022 83,011 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

rear seat belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 May 2019 82,807 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 82,549 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 82,549 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 82,272 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 12 May 2017 82,272 miles

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

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

Offside 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 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 6 May 2016 81,835 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 81,835 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 81,408 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 81,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,323 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 80,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 77,712 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 77,712 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,174 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 73,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 72,914 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 72,543 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,350 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 72,166 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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VLA 612X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VLA 612X, 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.

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VLA 612X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 27 August 1981.

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