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M228 LYW

1995 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,946 mi
Last recorded87,946 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Relay113,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 LYW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 87,946 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 87,946 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,520 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 82,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 82,872 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 79,422 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 79,422 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 76,901 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 72,246 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 68,792 miles

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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M228 LYW is a 1995 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M228 LYW, 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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What year was M228 LYW registered?

M228 LYW is a 1995 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 January 1995.

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