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VLF 750X

1981 Citroen Dyane

Turquoise Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,611 mi
Last recorded78,611 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 Citroen Dyane55,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLF 750X
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1981
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2023 78,611 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 78,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 78,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2019 78,354 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floorpan to sill - weld repair has not been continually welded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor pan to sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner road wheel corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully assess quality of previous welding repairs due to undersealing.

Pass 14 May 2018 78,203 miles

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

Slight noise from offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Underside of vehicle been welded and underseal

Pass 5 May 2017 77,479 miles

Nearside Front upper kingpin joint slight play

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

Offside Front Upper king pin joint slight play

Pass 31 May 2016 75,626 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 74,720 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 74,719 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,293 miles

all under vehicle covered in under seal

all welding covered in under seal

Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all tyres have cracks in them but no cords showing

car underside in a poor and rusty condition

nearside front wing has tape on it

no bumpers fitted at time of test

offside headlamp fittings in a poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2013 72,678 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front floor section in a poor condition

gar in a general poor condition

Fail 5 Jul 2007 72,667 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

*NOTE ONLY* †Excessive corrosion around both rear seatbelt mountings although no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 27 May 2006 72,113 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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VLF 750X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane in Turquoise with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VLF 750X, 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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VLF 750X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 5 October 1981.

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