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D178 OUG

1987 Citroen Dyane

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,071 mi
Last recorded49,071 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD178 OUG
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 49,071 miles

under body corroded

under body covered in underseal

Pass 6 Apr 2024 49,050 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 49,050 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 49,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 49,036 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

N/s/f floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded

O/s/f floor pan corroded

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Rear Crossmember corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 49,026 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded

Rear Bump stops missing x2

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 48,971 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Gearbox oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded

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

Rear Bump stops missing x2

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front drive shafts worn in splines

Fail 31 Jan 2013 48,572 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,801 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside brake disc slight damage

Fail 11 Nov 2011 43,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,596 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2010 36,596 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,816 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2009 34,816 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,006 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2008 32,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,341 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 23,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,017 miles

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

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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D178 OUG is a 1987 Citroen Dyane in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 D178 OUG, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Dyane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D178 OUG is a 1987 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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