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T178 WPP

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,257 mi
Last recorded102,257 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 WPP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 102,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,752 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 98,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 94,513 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 92,885 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,006 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,098 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 75,615 miles

Exhaust boxes condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 75,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust boxes condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,957 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 67,321 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 11 May 2015 67,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,747 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,783 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,629 miles

centre exhaust starting to corrode

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,401 miles

advise o/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 49,238 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 45,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 45,746 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 43,781 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,262 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 39,469 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 39,469 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T178 WPP is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 102,234 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 T178 WPP, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T178 WPP registered?

T178 WPP is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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