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R573 KDD

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,243 mi
Last recorded84,243 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 KDD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 84,243 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded and holed

inner sill panels corroded and holed

signs of corrosion by o/s/f inner wing but plastic cover obscuring view

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on inner sill panels underside, also o/s/f jacking point

o/s outer sill panel corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on inner sill panels underside, also o/s/f jacking point

o/s outer sill panel corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,945 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

corrosion by both front jacking points

corrosion on inner sill panels both sides

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,249 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,822 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 75,645 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,579 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust rubber mountings getting perished(4)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 72,579 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust rubber mountings getting perished(4)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f jacking point rusted and rotted

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,657 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

welding to inner sills is covered by underseal

Fail 17 Jun 2011 65,627 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front wiper blades worn

Corrosion to offside inner sill

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate cracked.

Side step mounting corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 63,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate cracked.

Side step mounting corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,696 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,867 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 59,867 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 55,080 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

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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R573 KDD is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R573 KDD, 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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R573 KDD is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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