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R857 XNB

1997 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,777 mi
Last recorded120,777 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 XNB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 120,777 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Jul 2009 120,777 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 113,393 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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R857 XNB is a 1997 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R857 XNB, 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 R857 XNB registered?

R857 XNB is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R857 XNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 XNB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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