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OUI 229

1982 Citroen Dyane

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,509 mi
Last recorded27,509 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Citroen Dyane50,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 229
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 27,509 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 27,137 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 27,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 25,697 miles

2x side hatch panels corroded

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy 2x (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear drums slightly warped

Fail 16 Jun 2020 25,677 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated 2x (5.1.3 (b) (i))

2x side hatch panels corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

carb fuel pipe has no securing device

rear drums slightly warped

Pass 30 Aug 2019 25,445 miles

2x lower rear side hatch panels corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play 2x on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 23,252 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 23,252 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 20,566 miles

ignition starter return spring broken ,may leave starter engaged,

Fail 12 Aug 2016 20,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

ignition starter return spring broken ,may leave starter engaged,

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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OUI 229 is a 1982 Citroen Dyane in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 50,695 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 OUI 229, 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 44 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OUI 229 registered?

OUI 229 is a 1982 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 7 April 1982.

Is OUI 229 safe to buy?

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