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E7 PBN

1998 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

112,628 mi
Last recorded112,628 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 PBN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 112,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 112,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill next to leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 104,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 99,886 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,429 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,088 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 91,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front cv boot slight leak from grease

Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

Pass 6 Mar 2020 87,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 87,116 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,411 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 81,411 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,923 miles

Nearside rear inner sill holed and corroded

all 4 front brake hoses deteriorated

both rear bump stops deteriorated

offside front inner arch holed and corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 80,922 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear inner sill holed and corroded

all 4 front brake hoses deteriorated

both rear bump stops deteriorated

offside front inner arch holed and corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,989 miles

Exhaust rubbers cracking but still fully supporting

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,881 miles

Exhaust rubbers perishing

Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,881 miles

Exhaust rubbers perishing

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

Pass 18 May 2015 76,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 76,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,079 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,034 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,980 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Jun 2009 57,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,572 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 53,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 50,455 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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E7 PBN is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 102,234 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E7 PBN, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E7 PBN is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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