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R474 VOP

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

15,350 mi
Last recorded15,350 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 VOP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,350 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 152,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 152,247 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 152,238 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 152,181 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate fading

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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R474 VOP is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R474 VOP, 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 R474 VOP registered?

R474 VOP is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R474 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 VOP shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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