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M165 HLJ

1994 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,586 mi
Last recorded144,586 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Citroen Relay113,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM165 HLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 144,586 miles

wiper linkage very worn

Fail 10 Nov 2011 144,525 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper linkage very worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 138,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 138,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 133,517 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 133,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 129,082 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 129,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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M165 HLJ is a 1994 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 113,587 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 M165 HLJ, 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 32 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M165 HLJ is a 1994 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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