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YEU 790V

1979 Citroen Dyane

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,090 mi
Last recorded25,090 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Citroen Dyane55,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEU 790V
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,090 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside & nearside suspension king pin & bushes have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corner corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 22,408 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin & bush has slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 19,625 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 19,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rearward pipe section corroded & holed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill &' B 'pillar base corroded within 30cms of front passenger seat belt lower mountings (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section & rear floor corroded within 30cms of drivers seat belt lower mountings (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion of front bulkhead/under dash panel (3.1.9)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear chassis rail corroded adjacent to exhaust pipe mounting

Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,555 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 13,466 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 10,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2014 10,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 8,505 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths wearing low.

Inside of wheels corroding on centre to rim flange.

Nearside outer floor corroding.

Nearside rear floor corroding.

Offside rear chassis leg corroding.

Fail 24 May 2012 7,001 miles

All tyre tread depths wearing low.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some corrosion of boot floor offside & nearside rear sections, nearside outer floor/sill & offside front footwell/bulkhead.

Pass 24 May 2012 7,001 miles

All tyre tread depths wearing low.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

some corrosion of boot floor offside & nearside rear sections, nearside outer floor/sill & offside front footwell/bulkhead.

Pass 19 May 2011 5,124 miles

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

Some corrosion of centre under floor pan.Not within prescribed area or considered to be weakening structure at time of test.

Pass 21 May 2010 3,226 miles

Slight play in nearside front suspension king pin.

Some corrosion of offside rear outer floor & sill. Not considered excessive at time of testing.

Pass 22 May 2009 1,043 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in nearside front suspension king pin & bush assembly.

Fail 15 May 2009 1,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in nearside front suspension king pin & bush assembly.

Pass 15 May 2008 99,042 miles

Surface corrosion of nearside rear chassis outrigger section.

Pass 18 May 2007 96,658 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 96,541 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some corrosion of offside front & nearside rear floor sections. Not within prescribed areas at time of testing.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 93,288 miles

Drivers seat upolstery in poor condition.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some corrosion of offside front floor. Has been repaired satisfactorily from inside.

some corrosion of under dash parcel shelf panel.

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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YEU 790V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 YEU 790V, 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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YEU 790V is a 1979 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 3 August 1979.

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