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R905 YNO

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,264 mi
Last recorded155,264 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 YNO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 155,264 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 152,650 miles

All exhaust rubber mounts badly perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front crossmember holed and very rusty

Nearside of front bumper damaged

Offside side reflector missing

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

both inner sills /step areas holed and rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front rusty (3.5.1i)

drivers seat cushion insecure

n/s+o/s front chassis holed and very rusty

Rear floor area wood holed

Fail 10 Feb 2016 152,631 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All exhaust rubber mounts badly perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front crossmember holed and very rusty

Nearside of front bumper damaged

Offside side reflector missing

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

both inner sills /step areas holed and rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front rusty (3.5.1i)

drivers seat cushion insecure

n/s+o/s front chassis holed and very rusty

Rear floor area wood holed

Pass 17 Feb 2015 150,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all exhaust rubber mount badly perished

both front windscreen wipers are split slightly on ends still clearing at time of test.

front crossmember very rusty

n/s inner sill holed and rusty

n/s of front bumper damaged not sharp

o/s inner sill holed and very rusty

o/s/f chassis holed and very rusty

o/s/r side marker reflector missing

one of the centre exhaust rubber rings missing

Fail 5 Feb 2015 150,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all exhaust rubber mount badly perished

both front windscreen wipers are split slightly on ends still clearing at time of test.

front crossmember very rusty

n/s inner sill holed and rusty

n/s of front bumper damaged not sharp

n/s/r hub bearing not checked

o/s inner sill holed and very rusty

o/s/f chassis holed and very rusty

o/s/f jacking point holed and rusty

o/s/r side marker reflector missing

one of the centre exhaust rubber rings missing

Pass 8 Feb 2014 148,852 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/f chassis rusty holed

o/s/f rusty hole at front subframe rear mount

one of the centre exhaust rubber ring missing

Fail 6 Feb 2014 148,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f chassis rusty holed

o/s/f rusty hole at front subframe rear mount

one of the centre exhaust rubber ring missing

Fail 30 Jan 2013 146,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front inner wing/chassis very rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2013 146,936 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front inner wing/chassis very rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2012 145,570 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all rear door hinges very rusty

o/s/f cornner of van very rusty

windscreen is lightly scratched

Fail 24 Jan 2012 145,570 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all rear door hinges very rusty

o/s/f cornner of van very rusty

windscreen is lightly scratched

Pass 2 Feb 2011 143,923 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 143,921 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

n/s of front bumper damaged and insecure

o/s f inner wing/chassis at engine mount

o/s/r top marker light inop

Fail 26 Jan 2010 143,885 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to front chassis rails/cross member

front number plate in poor condition

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2009 142,184 miles

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

o/s/r top marker light inop

Fail 17 Feb 2009 142,184 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r top marker light inop

Pass 10 Jan 2008 138,212 miles

washer bottle leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2008 138,212 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2007 135,865 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 135,865 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 132,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system has been patched up but is thin may need replacing before next mot to remain in a road worthy condition

Fail 5 Jan 2006 132,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R905 YNO is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R905 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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R905 YNO is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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