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R981 CGA

1997 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,001 mi
Last recorded130,001 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 CGA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 130,001 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 129,944 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 121,155 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 121,150 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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R981 CGA is a 1997 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R981 CGA, 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 R981 CGA registered?

R981 CGA is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R981 CGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 CGA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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