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R948 PWL

1997 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,317 mi
Last recorded177,317 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 PWL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 177,317 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 177,317 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 168,325 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 168,200 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 162,496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 154,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 147,209 miles

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

advise inner drive shaft boot split on nearside

advise slight play in nearside steering rack knuckle joint

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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R948 PWL is a 1997 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R948 PWL, 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 R948 PWL registered?

R948 PWL is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R948 PWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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