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R199 WYC

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,494 mi
Last recorded94,494 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 WYC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 94,494 miles

Offside Front top strut mount stiff

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 94,944 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 94,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside heavily underseald

Fail 17 Mar 2021 94,494 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside heavily underseald

Pass 18 Mar 2020 92,033 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Feb 2020 91,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers perished

under side of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Pass 18 Feb 2019 89,224 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 89,195 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 89,106 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front both hubs corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner sill corroded and holed, outside all prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside sill corroded and holed, outside all prescribed areas

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner sill corroded and holed, outside all prescribed areas

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear light lens slight damage

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside sill corroded and holed, outside all prescribed areas

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

welding repairs under sealed

Fail 5 Dec 2017 89,085 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - rear section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front both hubs corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner sill corroded and holed, outside all prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside sill corroded and holed, outside all prescribed areas

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner sill corroded and holed, outside all prescribed areas

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear light lens slight damage

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside sill corroded and holed, outside all prescribed areas

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 88,529 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 88,528 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 88,028 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 88,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 87,056 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 87,056 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

All exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated at time of test.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 82,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 80,592 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy corrosion to exhaust system front joint

Fail 23 Jan 2012 75,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy corrosion to exhaust system front joint

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,431 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on inner sidewall

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2011 70,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,231 miles

heavy surface corrosion n/s inner wing

slight play in o/s/front wheelbearing

Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,901 miles

moderate corrosion front to rear brake pipes

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges of tread

slight corrosion to front brake discs n/s and o/s

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipes

Fail 26 Jan 2009 62,901 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

moderate corrosion front to rear brake pipes

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges of tread

slight corrosion to front brake discs n/s and o/s

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipes

slight perishing to exhaust rubber mounts

Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,310 miles

heavy surface corrosion to front cross member

Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,730 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 48,171 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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R199 WYC is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R199 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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R199 WYC is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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