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M649 BRV

1995 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,042 mi
Last recorded126,042 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 Citroen Relay113,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM649 BRV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 126,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 10 Sep 2021 125,986 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / step corroded marked in chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at the front of leaf spring marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / step corroded marked in chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / jacking point marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2019 116,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all recent welding inner sill sections offside & nearside heavily unde rsealed uable to fully inspect

all under body under sealed

nearside & offside inner sills heavily under sealed unable to fully check for corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2019 116,009 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all under body under sealed

nearside & offside inner sills heavily under sealed unable to fully check for corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2018 115,741 miles

Nearside head light has water in it

slight play in stearing joint

Fail 16 Feb 2018 115,741 miles

Nearside head light has water in it

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

slight play in stearing joint

Fail 3 Aug 2017 115,634 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill/Behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill/Behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill/Front of wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system excessively rough Steering rack worn/Excessive movement (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight Nearside strut top bearing seized (2.2.D.1)

Front wiper arm loose

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Outer sill/Front of wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 114,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play found in offside rack end

Fail 4 Aug 2016 114,128 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play found in offside rack end

Pass 4 Aug 2015 112,221 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 112,221 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 110,550 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle has been under-sealed

Fail 2 Jun 2014 110,545 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 108,760 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 107,449 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 103,997 miles

N/s/f brake disc pitted

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Slight play in N/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2010 98,065 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 96,450 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,046 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2008 88,029 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 78,443 miles

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

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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M649 BRV is a 1995 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M649 BRV, 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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M649 BRV is a 1995 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 July 1995.

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