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R58 CGO

1997 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,406 mi
Last recorded74,406 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 CGO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 74,406 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR SPRING MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR SPRING MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,074 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,777 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 73,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,273 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,409 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 71,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 67,953 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,435 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 58,744 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 57,892 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 56,914 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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R58 CGO is a 1997 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R58 CGO, 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 R58 CGO registered?

R58 CGO is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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