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P258 YCW

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,724 mi
Last recorded157,724 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 YCW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 157,724 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 157,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 156,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front flexi hoses cracked and perished

n/s/r shock cover corroded

oil leak from engine area

Fail 25 Aug 2010 156,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front flexi hoses cracked and perished

n/s/r shock cover corroded

oil leak from engine area

Pass 25 Aug 2009 148,728 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 148,713 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 141,730 miles

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 136,246 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 136,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 130,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P258 YCW is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P258 YCW, 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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P258 YCW is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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