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T548 BVC

1999 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

163,620 mi
Last recorded163,620 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Citroen Relay93,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT548 BVC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2009 163,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror casing damaged

o/s front bumper and inner cover loose

Pass 7 Nov 2008 147,272 miles

Front bumper insecure

offside front tyre - outer sidewall damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2008 147,272 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

offside front tyre - outer sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2007 131,246 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 131,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 113,546 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 112,991 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 101,543 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 101,451 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f door mirror back condition

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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T548 BVC is a 1999 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 T548 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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T548 BVC is a 1999 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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