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YLF 127X

1982 Citroen Dyane

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,437 mi
Last recorded98,437 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Citroen Dyane50,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLF 127X
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 98,437 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 98,167 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 98,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 97,955 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 97,290 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2019 95,820 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 95,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 94,906 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,876 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,793 miles

Both front track rod end gaiters deteriated

Front tyres 135R15 / Rear tyres 125R15

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 90,372 miles

Front tyres 135x15, rear tyres 125x15

Nearside front kingpin has play

No rear seats fitted at test

Offside front king pin has play, BORDERLINE pass and advise

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 89,527 miles

135 x 15 tyres to front , 125x15 to rear

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

No rear seats fitted

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front kinpins have play

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 89,527 miles

135 x 15 tyres to front , 125x15 to rear

No rear seats fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front kinpins have play

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,857 miles

Both front kingpins slight play

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake drum slightly warped

No rear seats fitted at test

Offside front and both rear inner wheel rims corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 87,857 miles

Both front kingpins slight play

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear brake drum slightly warped

No rear seats fitted at test

Offside front and both rear inner wheel rims corroding

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Mid floor and chassis pan have damage ( rough edge holes )

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 86,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Mid floor and chassis pan have damage ( rough edge holes )

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,665 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroding, no rear seats fitted, so outside prescribed areas

Fail 24 Feb 2011 85,664 miles

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

Both front Kingpins have slight play

Both rear inner wheel arches corroding, no rear seats fitted, so outside prescribed areas

Very slight lift in steering column

Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,328 miles

Brake master cylinder area damp, no visible leak seen at test

Front and rear axles have different size tyres

Only front seats fitted at test

Slight sideaways movement to both front kingpins

Suspension to offside slightly low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,863 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 82,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 81,045 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 78,780 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 78,779 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 76,986 miles

strong advise on both front king pins for play

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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YLF 127X is a 1982 Citroen Dyane in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1982 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 50,695 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 YLF 127X, 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 44 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YLF 127X registered?

YLF 127X is a 1982 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 7 June 1982.

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The MOT history for YLF 127X shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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