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R143 BHJ

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,847 mi
Last recorded148,847 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 BHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 148,847 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 139,559 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 139,554 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 13,308 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 123,817 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 123,817 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R143 BHJ is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 102,234 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 R143 BHJ, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R143 BHJ registered?

R143 BHJ is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R143 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 BHJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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