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WYL 731M

1974 Citroen Dyane

Orange Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,106 mi
Last recorded90,106 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Citroen Dyane53,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYL 731M
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 90,106 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 89,389 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 89,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 88,681 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 87,646 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 86,804 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not with in prescibded area

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 86,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not with in prescibded area

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,329 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 85,105 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 85,097 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,951 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,778 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 84,620 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 84,617 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,293 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,153 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,043 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 83,868 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,808 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 83,788 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 83,692 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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WYL 731M is a 1974 Citroen Dyane in Orange with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1974 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 53,806 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 WYL 731M, 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 52 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WYL 731M registered?

WYL 731M is a 1974 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 July 1974.

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The MOT history for WYL 731M shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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