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VRL 279W

1981 Citroen Dyane

White Petrol 559cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,300 mi
Last recorded71,300 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2005
Typical for 1981 Citroen Dyane55,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 279W
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine559cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2005 71,300 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 71,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

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 279W is a 1981 Citroen Dyane in White with a 559cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VRL 279W, 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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What year was VRL 279W registered?

VRL 279W is a 1981 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VRL 279W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 279W 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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