MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery insecure
fan belt loose
rear shockers covers corroded
spear tyre missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery insecure
fan belt loose
rear shockers covers corroded
spare tyre missing
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P551 LBY is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1996 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 112,095 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 P551 LBY, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P551 LBY is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 November 1996.
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