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WCG 608V

1979 Citroen Dyane

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

971 mi
Last recorded971 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1979 Citroen Dyane55,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCG 608V
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 971 miles

Slight play king pins / bushes

Pass 3 Jan 2017 674 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 166 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 99,866 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 99,686 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 98,310 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,510 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 93,437 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 91,318 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside and nearside doors and body sills corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2009 88,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 85,819 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 85,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 80,622 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 80,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 78,906 miles

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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WCG 608V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WCG 608V, 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.

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What year was WCG 608V registered?

WCG 608V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 17 October 1979.

Is WCG 608V safe to buy?

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