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M197 CCL

1995 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

118,331 mi
Last recorded118,331 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Citroen Relay113,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 CCL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2020 118,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated two (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated two (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door step (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering door step (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,885 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 114,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2017 113,860 miles

small holes o/s/r inner sill

underside rusty condition

Pass 3 Aug 2016 113,681 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 113,679 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring hanger (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,397 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 113,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 113,189 miles

underbody rusty condition

Fail 7 Aug 2014 113,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

underbody rusty condition

Pass 23 Aug 2013 112,345 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 112,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front shockabsorber top bearing worn

Pass 24 Mar 2012 109,202 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 109,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 104,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 103,987 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery light on dash

mis-fire on engine when cold

tow bar wiring plug broken

Fail 24 Mar 2010 103,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery light on dash

mis-fire on engine when cold

tow bar wiring plug broken

Pass 10 Nov 2008 102,183 miles

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

corrosion on inner wing/chassis section but not excessive.

Fail 5 Nov 2008 102,177 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing/chassis section but not excessive.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 95,852 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing/chassis section but not excessive.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 99,942 miles

corrosion to offside front inner wing

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

welding repair to offside inner sill

Fail 24 Oct 2007 99,942 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to offside front inner wing

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

welding repair to offside inner sill

Pass 23 Oct 2006 97,118 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2005 94,851 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wiper blades split

o/s/r outrigger to sill rusting

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 14 Oct 2005 94,851 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wiper blades split

o/s/r outrigger to sill rusting

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

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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M197 CCL is a 1995 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 1995 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 113,040 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 M197 CCL, 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 31 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M197 CCL is a 1995 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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