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XPU 424X

1981 Citroen Dyane

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,325 mi
Last recorded58,325 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 Citroen Dyane55,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPU 424X
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 58,325 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,353 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 57,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door pillar and under floor (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,669 miles

Offside Front tyre 2mm

slight play in kingpins

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small holes (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 55,668 miles

Passenger's seat insecure floor rail corroded (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small holes (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre 2mm

slight play in kingpins

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,727 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 53,727 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,185 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,513 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 44,276 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 44,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,649 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 41,649 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,357 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 38,356 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,007 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,613 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,310 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 24,190 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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XPU 424X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XPU 424X, 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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XPU 424X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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