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R902 YNO

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

115,922 mi
Last recorded115,922 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 YNO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 115,922 miles

Nearside Rear Lower holes in load space floor

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror casing (8.1.2a)

Rear Lower load floor supports surface corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2016 115,922 miles

Centre Front Upper Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Centre Front Upper Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jack point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords front axle (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords third axle (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower holes in load space floor

Fail 19 Sep 2012 275,875 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery tray very heavily corroded

both 2nd axle wheel bearings have slight play

both o/s/f outline marker lights not working

n/s/r 2nd axle wheel damaged on rim but bead not adversely affected

o/s/f radiator bearer heavily corroded and holed but not in any prescribed areas

o/s/r 3rd axle tyre has sidewall damage but no cords at this time

Pass 5 Sep 2011 273,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2011 273,107 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2010 271,490 miles

Centre exhausr section secured with wire

Park brake travel high but not yet reaching stop

Fail 24 Sep 2010 271,490 miles

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Centre exhausr section secured with wire

Park brake travel high but not yet reaching stop

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,954 miles

All rear brake flexi pipes have supporting brakets broken off of the chassis,this has not caused them to foul on any other component or have insuficient room to move.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 26,954 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All rear brake flexi pipes have supporting brakets broken off of the chassis,this has not caused them to foul on any other component or have insuficient room to move.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 267,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

Fail 24 Sep 2008 267,443 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BRAKE FLEXYS SUPPORTING CLIPS ARE LOOSE BUT NOT YET TO ANY FAIL CRITERIA.ADVISE RELOCATING BECAUSE THEY ARE CLOSE TO ROAD WHEELS.(N/S/R AXLE 3 AND BOTH O/S/R)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front outer marker lights inop

n/s/r side light 1 of the 2 bulbs not working

rear number plate starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

Pass 20 Sep 2007 260,294 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 260,294 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front upper marker lights inoprative

o/s/r and n/s/r contor flashers incompleate and not working but vehicle still has contore flashers on wings.Meets MOT standards but may not meet other legal requirements

Pass 19 Sep 2006 250,276 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bolt missing from EGR valve

o/s has 1 marker reflector missing

o/s/f roof marker light inop

Fail 14 Sep 2006 250,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bolt missing from EGR valve

o/s has 1 marker reflector missing

o/s/f roof marker light inop

water leak at bottom hose

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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R902 YNO is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 R902 YNO, 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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R902 YNO is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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