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R830 BGX

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,113 mi
Last recorded122,113 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 BGX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 122,113 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 112,488 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

both front inner wings rusting badly

Fail 11 May 2011 112,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front inner wings rusting badly

Pass 14 May 2010 109,249 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 106,177 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 106,108 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 102,172 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 102,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 98,210 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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R830 BGX is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R830 BGX, 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 R830 BGX registered?

R830 BGX is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R830 BGX safe to buy?

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