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R178 LRB

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,295 mi
Last recorded79,295 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 LRB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 79,295 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 75,924 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 73,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 72,070 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 68,826 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 65,431 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 61,152 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 59,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,710 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 59,710 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking Pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,482 miles

front disc pitted

osf brake binding on

Fail 25 Feb 2016 59,481 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

front disc pitted

osf brake binding on

Fail 18 Feb 2015 59,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,416 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 59,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,064 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,642 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 58,642 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,869 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,749 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,664 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,374 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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R178 LRB is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R178 LRB, 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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R178 LRB is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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