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T546 BVC

1999 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

156,429 mi
Last recorded156,429 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Citroen Relay93,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT546 BVC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 156,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wing corrosion forming

Fail 5 Jul 2019 156,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wing corrosion forming

Fail 28 May 2019 156,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 152,712 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside drive shaft gaiter condition

Fail 29 May 2018 152,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside drive shaft gaiter condition

Pass 22 Jun 2017 152,621 miles

2 front brake pipes rusted

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

diesel pump slight leak

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 22 Jun 2017 152,621 miles

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

2 front brake pipes rusted

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

diesel pump slight leak

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2016 149,389 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 149,389 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 149,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 149,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 147,941 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 147,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 146,901 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 146,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 145,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sides inner and outer sills rusted

front inner wings rusted

fuel injector pump damp

offside rear brake effort

Pass 17 Aug 2011 145,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides inner and outer sills rusted

front inner wings rusted

fuel injector pump damp

offside rear brake effort

Pass 17 Aug 2010 137,605 miles

sills holed and very rusted

Fail 13 Aug 2010 137,605 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

sills holed and very rusted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 129,142 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 129,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 May 2008 123,044 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 114,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front brake binding slightly.

o/s front inner wheel arch starting to corrode.

slight lift/play in both front bottom ball joints.

small pin hole to o/s front cv boot.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 106,482 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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T546 BVC is a 1999 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 T546 BVC, 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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T546 BVC is a 1999 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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