MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,687 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
front panel under radiator corroded
both rear tyres perished
front crossmember corroded
o/s/f tyre perished
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both rear tyres perished
front crossmember corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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R161 JGU is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 R161 JGU, 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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R161 JGU is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 March 1998.
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