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P157 YHG

1997 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,197 mi
Last recorded184,197 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 YHG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 184,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front indicator lens broken (not showing a white light.)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 183,407 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

some rear seat securing bolt washers missing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 166,534 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 165,186 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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P157 YHG is a 1997 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P157 YHG, 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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What year was P157 YHG registered?

P157 YHG is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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