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R161 JGU

1998 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,687 mi
Last recorded73,687 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 JGU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2014 73,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front panel under radiator corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 72,894 miles

both rear tyres perished

front crossmember corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,886 miles

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

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyres perished

front crossmember corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,685 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 69,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,873 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 67,862 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 644,920 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 644,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,303 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,851 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 60,851 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 58,149 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 58,125 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R161 JGU is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R161 JGU, 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 R161 JGU registered?

R161 JGU is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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