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T543 BGN

1999 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,613 mi
Last recorded116,613 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Citroen Relay93,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT543 BGN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 116,613 miles

both rear shocker covers corroded

front brake pad wire adrift

Fail 21 Nov 2014 116,613 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear shocker covers corroded

front brake pad wire adrift

Pass 27 Nov 2013 112,852 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hand brake light not working

offside front top mount noisey

Fail 15 Nov 2013 112,753 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hand brake light not working

offside front top mount noisey

Pass 27 Oct 2012 107,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 20 Oct 2012 106,833 miles

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,689 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 98,685 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 91,183 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 82,049 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 82,049 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 71,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 71,428 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,549 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 60,546 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,214 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 41,085 miles

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

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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T543 BGN is a 1999 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T543 BGN, 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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T543 BGN is a 1999 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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