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WBH 589M

1973 Citroen Dyane

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

30,676 mi
Last recorded30,676 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1973 Citroen Dyane54,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBH 589M
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 30,676 miles

bulkhead corroded close to master cylinder

Fail 6 May 2016 30,676 miles

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

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

bulkhead corroded close to master cylinder

Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,446 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 29,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Apr 2014 27,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,304 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,806 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 24,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,730 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,387 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 16,614 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,614 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,515 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 12,160 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,273 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 3,419 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 3,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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WBH 589M is a 1973 Citroen Dyane in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1973 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 54,817 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 WBH 589M, 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 53 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WBH 589M registered?

WBH 589M is a 1973 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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The MOT history for WBH 589M shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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