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R235 WYC

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,639 mi
Last recorded101,639 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 WYC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,639 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 101,639 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected wiring and socket missing (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,245 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,957 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s mirror cracked

underside sills holed

Fail 16 Dec 2014 84,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s mirror cracked

underside sills holed

Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,881 miles

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

underside door steps rusted

Fail 28 Dec 2013 79,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

underside door steps rusted

Pass 4 Jan 2013 74,889 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 74,873 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 68,062 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 68,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,783 miles

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

discs worn

Fail 5 Jan 2011 59,783 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,986 miles

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

rear suspension rusted

Pass 11 Feb 2009 47,252 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,646 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,682 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,122 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 40,122 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

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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R235 WYC is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R235 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 R235 WYC registered?

R235 WYC is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R235 WYC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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