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P883 PLG

1997 Citroen Relay

White Petrol 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,109 mi
Last recorded39,109 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 PLG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 39,109 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 39,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 37,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 36,355 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 34,511 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 34,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 33,993 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,452 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 33,880 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f brake and o/s/r slight bind

Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,887 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,848 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 24,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P883 PLG is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P883 PLG, 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 P883 PLG registered?

P883 PLG is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P883 PLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P883 PLG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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