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P770 MOL

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

126,903 mi
Last recorded126,903 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 MOL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 126,903 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

driver seat damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2022 125,862 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 125,855 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill rear of road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 118,748 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 117,799 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 117,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch / bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 110,496 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear valance corroded near tow bar outside prescribed area

Fail 16 May 2018 110,496 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear valance corroded near tow bar outside prescribed area

Fail 5 Dec 2017 110,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded within subframe mounting. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg heavily corroded within subframe mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch heavily corroded within subframe mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis not welded adequately by front subframe rear mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch heavily corroded suspension mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing heavily corroded by suspension mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch not welded adequately. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan corroded by rear suspension mountings. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner quatre panels heavily corroded by rear suspension mountings. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills corroded within suspension mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arches corroded in places within suspension mountings. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear out riggers heavily corroded by rear suspension mountings. (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s rear valance corroded within tow bar mounting. (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front inner wheel arch corroding.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 102,644 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 102,640 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,125 miles

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

silencer corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 100,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front brake discs slightly rusty

n/s inner sill holed and at the centre

slight weep o/s inner cv boot

Pass 22 Jul 2014 95,024 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,889 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 92,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

n/s wing mirror loose

Fail 29 May 2012 92,379 miles

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

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

n/s wing mirror loose

Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,174 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 90,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 87,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 86,821 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 86,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 86,402 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 86,394 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 84,689 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 84,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 72,190 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 72,190 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 71,093 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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P770 MOL is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 P770 MOL, 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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P770 MOL is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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