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A243 WHK

1983 Citroen Dyane

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

37,210 mi
Last recorded37,210 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Citroen Dyane37,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA243 WHK
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 37,210 miles

n/s kingpin top bush worn close limit of wear

n/s rear brake low efficiency

rear drums slightly warped

slight play in o/s kingpin top bush

Pass 4 Oct 2024 24,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear brake low efficiency

slight play in both kingpin top bushes

Fail 4 Oct 2024 24,649 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear brake low efficiency

slight play in both kingpin top bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2023 7,655 miles

play in 2x kingpins

Fail 30 Sep 2023 7,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

play in 2x kingpins

Pass 13 May 2022 5,384 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 5,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 5,185 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 5,185 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 4,202 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 4,202 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 1,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front underbody rust

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

Offside Rear drum warped

Offside door corroded

Offside sill corroded

fuel pipe to carb has no securing clips

spring can corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 1,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front underbody rust

Headlamp aim too high 2x (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear drum warped

Offside door corroded

Offside sill corroded

fuel pipe to carb has no securing clips

spring can corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,516 miles

Offside Front cross floor corroded and evidence of fibreglass

Fail 23 Apr 2018 98,516 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis floor (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front cross floor corroded and evidence of fibreglass

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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A243 WHK is a 1983 Citroen Dyane in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1983 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 37,458 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 A243 WHK, 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 43 years old, this Citroen Dyane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A243 WHK registered?

A243 WHK is a 1983 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 2 November 1983.

Is A243 WHK safe to buy?

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