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R206 CNY

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,068 mi
Last recorded151,068 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 CNY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 151,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 150,791 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 137,535 miles

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

damage to most parts of body

front s/absorbers slightly worn noticed when vehicle road tested

slight damage to o/s/r outer tyre wall

surface corrosion to p/s pipes

temporary repair to n/s/f indicator and both rear

Fail 22 Jun 2009 137,167 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

damage to most parts of body

slight damage to o/s/r outer tyre wall

surface corrosion to p/s pipes

temporary repair to n/s/f indicator and both rear

Pass 11 Jul 2008 121,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 120,645 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 100,115 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 100,103 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all indicator starting to fade

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2006 81,754 miles

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

right hand rear tyre outer wall cut

Fail 1 Jul 2006 81,420 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R206 CNY is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R206 CNY, 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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R206 CNY is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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