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P837 JBU

1997 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,648 mi
Last recorded136,648 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 JBU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2009 136,648 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 134,694 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 134,691 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

side panels corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2007 130,560 miles

both front wiper blades just servicable.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 126,976 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 126,938 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 112,808 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 112,767 miles

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

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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P837 JBU is a 1997 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P837 JBU, 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 P837 JBU registered?

P837 JBU is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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