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R459 KPE

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,726 mi
Last recorded124,726 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 KPE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 124,726 miles

both front shock absorbers weak and slight weeping

centre exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

minor oil leaks

o/s washer aim poor

rear tyres getting low on inner edges

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

slight roughness o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 26 Apr 2012 124,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

minor oil leaks

o/s washer aim poor

rear tyres getting low on inner edges

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

slight roughness o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 120,953 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

N/S MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 30 Apr 2010 116,650 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 116,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 116,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to n/s wing mirror

steering rack notchy

Pass 7 Apr 2008 115,516 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Fail 3 Apr 2008 115,514 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Pass 16 Mar 2007 114,619 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 114,617 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 114,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

front bumper insecure

n/s wing mirror damaged

slight movement to all 4 wheel bearings

slight movement to both front ball joints

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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R459 KPE is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R459 KPE, 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.

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What year was R459 KPE registered?

R459 KPE is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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