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OCX 179X

1981 Citroen Dyane

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,727 mi
Last recorded1,727 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Citroen Dyane55,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCX 179X
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 1,727 miles

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

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2021 1,727 miles

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

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 786 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,748 miles

slight wear in n/s and o/s kingpins

Fail 26 Jul 2018 99,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight wear in n/s and o/s kingpins

Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,770 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside king pin play

Offside king pin play

Fail 27 Jul 2017 97,770 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside king pin play

Offside king pin play

Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,624 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 95,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 93,528 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 93,528 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,237 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,076 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 89,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 86,908 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 86,859 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,696 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 82,317 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,187 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 80,187 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 78,006 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 75,824 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 75,824 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,642 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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OCX 179X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 55,668 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 OCX 179X, 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 45 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OCX 179X registered?

OCX 179X is a 1981 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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