MOT History from tests of diesel CITROEN RELAYs year 1997

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Pass percent:42.55%

(The average a diesel CITROEN RELAY year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:3,591 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	736
Registration plate lamp issues	370
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	359
Headlamp aim out of alignment	357
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	327
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	226
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	133
Rear brake binding	116
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	114
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	111
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	108
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	105
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	99
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	96
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	93
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	82
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	81
Registration plate issues	80
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	76
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	68
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	67
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	66
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	65
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	60
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	59
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	55
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	55
Windscreen has damage	54
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	46
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	45
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	42
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	40
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	40
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	40
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	39
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	39
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	38
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	38
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	37
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	37
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	36
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	36
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	33
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	32
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	31
Rear brake application uneven	31
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	30
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	30
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	30
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	30
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	29
Front brake application uneven	29
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	28
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	28
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	28
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	27
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	27
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	27
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	26
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	25
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	25
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	25
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	25
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	25
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	24
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	24
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	24
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	23
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	23
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	22
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	22
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	21
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	20
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	20
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	20
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	19
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	19
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	18
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	18
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	17
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	17
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	17
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	16
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	16
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	16
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	16
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	14
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	14
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	14
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	14
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	14
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	13
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	13
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	13
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	13
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	13
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	12
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	12
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	11
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	10
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	10
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	10
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	9
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	9
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	9
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	9
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	8
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	8
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	7
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	7
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	7
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	7
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	7
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of diesel CITROEN RELAYs year 1997

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