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YEL 559S

1978 Citroen Dyane

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,056 mi
Last recorded79,056 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Citroen Dyane51,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 559S
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,056 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,564 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 78,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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YEL 559S is a 1978 Citroen Dyane in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 51,024 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 YEL 559S, 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 48 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YEL 559S?

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What year was YEL 559S registered?

YEL 559S is a 1978 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 20 June 1978.

Is YEL 559S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 559S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YEL 559S have outstanding finance?

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