CarVerify

Free Car Check

R428 EAN

1997 Citroen Relay

Grey Petrol 1400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

52,909 mi
Last recorded52,909 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 EAN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 52,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill / out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 48,263 miles

both front tyres cracked and perrished on outer side walls

Fail 11 May 2015 48,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres cracked and perrished on outer side walls

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,166 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2014 45,166 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 161,776 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 148,779 miles

corrosion at nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion at rear of offside sill

play at nearside front wheel bearing

wear at steering column lower u.j

Fail 25 Apr 2012 148,776 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber worn.

corrosion hole in offside rear sill.

corrosion on edges of both front brake discs.

corrosion on front x member.

corrosion on offside front brake pipes.

corrosion on offside front chassis leg under battery.

dashboard area cluttered obscuring warning lamps.

lift in both front lower ball joints.

long foot brake travel.

nearside rear damper cover corroded/holed.

offside rear damper cover corroding.

power steering pipe close to pas pump pulley.

slight exhaust leak at centre join.

slight play in nearside rear hub.

slight play in nearside track rod end.

Fail 11 Feb 2012 148,747 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Dashboard warning lamps obscured

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear damper shroud corroded

Offside rear sill area corroded (not prescribed area)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 143,401 miles

front brake pipes rusty

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 1 Feb 2011 143,401 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

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

front brake pipes rusty

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 16 Feb 2010 133,765 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear leaf spring mounts rusty

under vehicle rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2010 133,765 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear leaf spring mounts rusty

under vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2008 127,182 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 127,182 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs rusting

slight play in both front shock aborber top mounts

Fail 25 Jun 2007 121,266 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 121,266 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 116,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 116,939 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
Full Citroen Relay reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R428 EAN is a 1997 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 107,779 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 R428 EAN, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R428 EAN?

You can check the full history of R428 EAN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R428 EAN registered?

R428 EAN is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R428 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 EAN shows 19 tests with a 47.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R428 EAN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R428 EAN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.