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R899 PBM

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,732 mi
Last recorded217,732 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 PBM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 217,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 209,541 miles

advise corrosion to nearside outer body and inner panel

Fail 6 Oct 2008 209,510 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

advise corrosion to nearside outer body and inner panel

Pass 9 Oct 2007 199,715 miles

advise indicator stork sticking.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 199,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise indicator stork sticking.

advise nearside front tyre inner bead.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 187,202 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 186,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 179,386 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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R899 PBM is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R899 PBM, 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 R899 PBM registered?

R899 PBM is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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