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VPX 229T

1979 Citroen Dyane

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,959 mi
Last recorded77,959 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Citroen Dyane55,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPX 229T
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 77,959 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 77,950 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,926 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,900 miles

Indicators and hazards flashing a little slow

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

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

Steering lock mechanism noisy when steering wheel turned

Pass 30 Sep 2008 77,618 miles

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

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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VPX 229T is a 1979 Citroen Dyane in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPX 229T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VPX 229T registered?

VPX 229T is a 1979 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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