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R209 HWS

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,884 mi
Last recorded120,884 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 HWS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 120,884 miles

corrosion to rear chassis members and inner sills

damage to n/s sill

engine oil leaks

n/s wiper split and wear in linkage

n/s/r door damaged

rear bump stops perished

Fail 24 Feb 2009 120,884 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

corrosion to rear chassis members and inner sills

damage to n/s sill

engine oil leaks

n/s wiper split and wear in linkage

n/s/r door damaged

rear bump stops perished

Pass 5 Dec 2007 116,567 miles

damage to n/s sill and side loading door handle broken

engine oil leaks

n/s handbrake cable outer casing split

n/s side repeater loose

rear bump stops incomplete

slight corossion to o/s/f brake pipes

slight corrosion to rear cross members

wipers fail to park

Fail 4 Dec 2007 116,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

alternator belt loose

damage to n/s sill and side loading door handle broken

engine oil leaks

n/s handbrake cable outer casing split

n/s side repeater loose

rear bump stops incomplete

slight corossion to o/s/f brake pipes

slight corrosion to rear cross members

wipers fail to park

Pass 28 Nov 2006 11,463 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 11,463 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 108,248 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 108,248 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

N/S/Rear door damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear bump stops reduced in thickness

damage to Near side

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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R209 HWS is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R209 HWS, 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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R209 HWS is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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