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R585 UOR

1997 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,326 mi
Last recorded182,326 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 UOR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 182,326 miles

oil leaks

slight paly in front wheel bearings

top suspension mountings are stiff in operation

Fail 9 Jan 2008 182,326 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leaks

slight paly in front wheel bearings

top suspension mountings are stiff in operation

Pass 19 Feb 2007 162,822 miles

as previous VT32

Fail 16 Feb 2007 162,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

clonck on steering when wheel turned

front brake discs have slight corrosion

front indicators are slightly discoloured

steering very stiff

Fail 22 Feb 2006 144,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 144,686 miles

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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R585 UOR is a 1997 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R585 UOR, 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 R585 UOR registered?

R585 UOR is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R585 UOR safe to buy?

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