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R165 WYC

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,951 mi
Last recorded142,951 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 WYC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 142,951 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 142,946 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 126,955 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 126,943 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Power steering pipes on rack slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 110,396 miles

Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 94,326 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 94,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 79,627 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 79,620 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 64,084 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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R165 WYC is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R165 WYC, 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 R165 WYC registered?

R165 WYC is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R165 WYC safe to buy?

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