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VMY 974S

1978 Citroen Dyane

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,276 mi
Last recorded52,276 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 1978 Citroen Dyane51,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMY 974S
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 52,276 miles

offside outer cv boot insecure

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2017 50,282 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 50,282 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 47,618 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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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VMY 974S is a 1978 Citroen Dyane in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 51,024 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 VMY 974S, 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 48 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of VMY 974S?

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What year was VMY 974S registered?

VMY 974S is a 1978 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is VMY 974S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMY 974S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VMY 974S have outstanding finance?

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