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R137 MSF

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,744 mi
Last recorded125,744 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 MSF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 125,744 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury OFF SIDE & NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting aLL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ALL,OVER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired ALL REPAIRS NOT UP TO STANDARD (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HOLED OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 17 May 2019 120,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch at strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 120,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch at strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 117,875 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 116,333 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 116,330 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 116,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill / floor. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front. (3.5.1n)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front. (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 114,204 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 114,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 5 May 2015 112,873 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 112,163 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres are perished.

Offside front tyre weaing on outer edge

Fail 28 May 2014 112,163 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside and offside rear tyres are perished.

Offside front tyre weaing on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 111,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall, but not deep enough to expose plies or cords

Pass 26 Jul 2012 109,384 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre cracked/perrished

Fail 10 Jul 2012 109,371 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre cracked/ perrished

Pass 7 Jul 2011 108,181 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 106,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 104,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 101,883 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 94,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 88,244 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R137 MSF is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R137 MSF, 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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R137 MSF is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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