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R962 VHK

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,238 mi
Last recorded119,238 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 VHK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 119,238 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 119,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyre balding on outer areas!!!!

Pass 30 Nov 2009 117,265 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Nov 2008 116,264 miles

o/r/tyre low....

play in front hubs....

Pass 5 Dec 2007 106,585 miles

plaay in o/s & n/s front hubs.........

Fail 1 Dec 2007 106,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

plaay in o/s & n/s front hubs.........

Pass 15 Nov 2006 92,279 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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R962 VHK is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White 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 R962 VHK, 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 R962 VHK registered?

R962 VHK is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R962 VHK 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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