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OFA 310M

1973 Citroen Dyane

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,730 mi
Last recorded85,730 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Citroen Dyane54,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFA 310M
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,730 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

slight lift in column

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,215 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

slight lift in steering column

Fail 1 Aug 2013 85,212 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

slight lift in steering column

Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,955 miles

slight lift in steering column

Fail 17 Apr 2012 84,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

slight lift in steering column

Fail 14 Apr 2011 84,312 miles

slight lift in steering column

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,312 miles

slight lift in steering column

Pass 14 Apr 2010 85,353 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,906 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 82,060 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 80,789 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 79,926 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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OFA 310M is a 1973 Citroen Dyane in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 54,817 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 OFA 310M, 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 53 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OFA 310M registered?

OFA 310M is a 1973 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 21 September 1973.

Is OFA 310M safe to buy?

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