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YOC 543T

1979 Citroen Dyane

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,729 mi
Last recorded92,729 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Citroen Dyane55,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOC 543T
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,729 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 92,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,417 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 89,785 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2016 89,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 88,118 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 87,286 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches and sill ends very rusty and holed

n/s rear wing panel insecure [mountings holed and very rusty]

slight lift o/s front king pin

slight noise o/s front wheel bearing

slight oil leak

slight weep from both front shocks

underside of vehicle very rusty at the rear

Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,717 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 83,051 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,651 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 78,213 miles

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

chassis and sills have been repaird and ar rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2007 75,948 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 73,483 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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YOC 543T is a 1979 Citroen Dyane in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YOC 543T, 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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What year was YOC 543T registered?

YOC 543T is a 1979 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 2 March 1979.

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