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HUI 8149

1997 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,861 mi
Last recorded117,861 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 8149
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 117,861 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake hose ferruls corroded 3 pipes

inner sills corroded outside prescribed areas

offside outer sill covered with tape

Fail 6 Jul 2009 117,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner sills corroded outside prescribed areas

offside outer sill covered with tape

Pass 16 Jul 2008 115,388 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

front inner wings corroded

outer sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear crossmember corroded

slight damage to screen

Fail 9 Jul 2008 115,345 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

outer sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear crossmember corroded

slight damage to screen

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

front inner wings corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2007 112,003 miles

advisory issued with vt30

Fail 26 Jun 2007 111,904 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

nearside sill back holed outside prescribed area

offside front tyre wear on outer edge

offside outer sill holed outside prescribed area

offside rear shock dust cover corroded

offside sill back corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2006 108,047 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 108,046 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?

Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39,680
Registration plate lamp not working 31,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,039
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,663
Stop lamp not working 19,404
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HUI 8149 is a 1997 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 107,779 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 Relay fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HUI 8149, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Relay typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HUI 8149 registered?

HUI 8149 is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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