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R117 GOS

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,036 mi
Last recorded99,036 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 GOS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 99,036 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 99,036 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 94,955 miles

difficult to select gears/ linkage worn

excessive oil around engine/gearbox

nearside front door mirror glass cracked also quarter window missing

offside rear brake pipe from wheel cylinder starting too corrodie

slight play/wear in steering rack / slight play/wear in both front and rear hubs

Fail 11 Apr 2008 94,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

excessive oil around engine

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

offside rear brake pipe from rear wheel cylinder starting too corrodie

slight exhaust leak from inbetween front downpipe and centre pipe joint also fitting kit springs rattling

slight play in both front and rear hubs

slight play/wear in steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2007 90,067 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 84,948 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 84,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R117 GOS is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R117 GOS, 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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What year was R117 GOS registered?

R117 GOS is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R117 GOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 GOS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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