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P134 UAE

1997 Citroen Relay

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

81,902 mi
Last recorded81,902 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 UAE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 81,902 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 81,902 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FOOT WELL HOLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL HOLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FOOTWELL HOLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting UNDER WHEEL ARCH HOLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength HOLES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2024 83,420 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 83,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 83,500 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,420 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 83,420 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,420 miles

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

radiator support panel badly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2021 83,420 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,420 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see clearly but pads could be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 83,287 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 83,287 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,016 miles

Offside Front slight play in wheelbearing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,666 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre age deterioration of sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2016 81,666 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center silencer (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre age deterioration of sidewall

Fail 15 Jun 2015 81,666 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre side wall age detioration

Pass 15 Jun 2015 81,666 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall age detioration

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,614 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front wheel bearing slight play

near side inner rackend slight play

offside rear wheelbearing slight play

Fail 16 May 2014 81,602 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 80,083 miles

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

rear crossmember corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 17 May 2012 75,342 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 75,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 74,820 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,037 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 74,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 72,371 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 72,371 miles

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,169 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 69,169 miles

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

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

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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P134 UAE is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P134 UAE, 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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P134 UAE is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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