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VRL 206S

1978 Citroen Dyane

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,360 mi
Last recorded69,360 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 1978 Citroen Dyane51,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 206S
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 69,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,372 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 67,076 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 59,704 miles

both rear tyre outer walls starting to perish

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 13 May 2011 59,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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VRL 206S is a 1978 Citroen Dyane in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VRL 206S, 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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What year was VRL 206S registered?

VRL 206S is a 1978 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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