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R226 EGC

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,578 mi
Last recorded105,578 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 EGC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 105,578 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 105,561 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 104,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,419 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 90,046 miles

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2007 89,999 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2006 77,544 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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R226 EGC is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R226 EGC, 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 R226 EGC registered?

R226 EGC is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R226 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 EGC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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