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R983 TKM

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,356 mi
Last recorded115,356 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 TKM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2011 115,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 115,356 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 115,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake hose perishing. corrosion on nearside front ionner wing. nearside front wheel rim and tyre damaged.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 105,106 miles

Both centre exhaust rubbers temporarily repaired.

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

Indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

Indicator switch slightly sticky.

Minor underside corrosion.

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Offside front chassis section corroded next to crossmember.

Offside rear outer sill corroded on edge of prescribed area.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,106 miles

Both centre exhaust rubbers temporarily repaired.

Indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

Indicator switch slightly sticky.

Minor underside corrosion.

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Offside front chassis section corroded next to crossmember.

Offside rear outer sill corroded on edge of prescribed area.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 103,438 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 102,276 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 100,921 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front and rear indicater bulbs slightly discoloured

offside rear light lense damaged slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2006 99,060 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 99,060 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

excessive engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

off side front indicater bulb discoloured

off side front inner cv gaiter leaking

off side rear light lense damaged

wipers do not park

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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R983 TKM is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R983 TKM, 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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R983 TKM is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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