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P112 TUY

1997 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

231,288 mi
Last recorded231,288 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 TUY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2008 231,288 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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)

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)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

this vehicle has excessive corrosion to all the underside and some exyernal panels

Pass 8 Jun 2007 223,185 miles

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 223,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 215,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2006 214,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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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P112 TUY is a 1997 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P112 TUY, 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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P112 TUY is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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