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T45 KYB

1999 Citroen Relay

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,865 mi
Last recorded94,865 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Citroen Relay93,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT45 KYB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 94,865 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 94,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lags (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended needs lower point attaching (7.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective various (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

outer sills showing evidence of filler

underside covered in underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,784 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub-frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mountings and shackle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

large areas of vehicle underside painted in underseal

slight corrosion to rear axle, tow bar, both rear leaf springs, both inner cills, various areas of chassis and both front inner wheel arches

Fail 4 Jul 2025 93,784 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested as a result (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub-frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mountings and shackle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

large areas of vehicle underside painted in underseal

slight corrosion to rear axle, tow bar, both rear leaf springs, both inner cills, various areas of chassis and both front inner wheel arches

Pass 6 Jun 2024 92,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 92,735 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 92,658 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,498 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 92,498 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 92,387 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 92,387 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 92,285 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,283 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 92,283 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 92,009 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 92,007 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasssiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 90,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre small cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive air suspension unit (2.4.A.3)

Nearside sill corroded

Rear valance corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,936 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

radiator support crossmember corroded

rear valance corroded

small hole o/s/f wing

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2015 86,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

radiator support crossmember corroded

rear valance corroded

small hole o/s/f wing

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

camper van air bags on rear axle seats corroded

front radiator crossmember corroded

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 21 Jul 2014 81,896 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

camper van air bags on rear axle seats corroded

front radiator crossmember corroded

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear air bags on rear springs moutings corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 76,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear air bags on rear springs moutings corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,967 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 67,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,169 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,684 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,666 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 56,666 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,185 miles

rear nearside shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 52,468 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 50,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 50,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,594 miles

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded. †Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Fail 31 May 2006 43,500 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 40,100 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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T45 KYB is a 1999 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 93,290 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 T45 KYB, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T45 KYB is a 1999 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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