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R574 FGA

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

122,232 mi
Last recorded122,232 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 FGA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 122,232 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s rear lamp unit cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2008 122,224 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both n/s and o/s tyre pressures slightly low

n/s rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2007 116,573 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 116,573 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 116,559 miles

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

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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R574 FGA is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc 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 R574 FGA, 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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R574 FGA is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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