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VLG 2W

1980 Citroen Dyane

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,424 mi
Last recorded17,424 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1980 Citroen Dyane58,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLG 2W
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,424 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 17,424 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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VLG 2W is a 1980 Citroen Dyane in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 VLG 2W, 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 VLG 2W registered?

VLG 2W is a 1980 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 6 August 1980.

Is VLG 2W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLG 2W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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