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R510 LJT

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,204 mi
Last recorded167,204 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 LJT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 167,204 miles

front discs in poor condition

front pads very low

front steelbrake pipe ajcent to fuel tank very poor

n/s front tyre low

play in front an rear wheelbearings

poor beam pattern n/s headlamp

rear outrigers in poor condition

rear steelbrake pipes in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2007 154,908 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 154,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion forming front to rear brake pipe

Pass 11 Aug 2006 139,346 miles

corrosion forming front to rear and n/s rear brake pipes

n/s/r s/absr in poor condition

parking brake lever travel near limit

poor beam pattern n/s h/lamp

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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R510 LJT is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R510 LJT, 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 R510 LJT registered?

R510 LJT is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R510 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 LJT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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