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R283 VKK

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,530 mi
Last recorded67,530 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 VKK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,530 miles

Advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2020 67,530 miles

Advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 66,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 63,640 miles

Advise slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,400 miles

Advise front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,036 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 59,070 miles

slight cracking o/s/rear tyre wall

Fail 6 May 2014 59,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight cracking o/s/rear tyre wall

Pass 7 May 2013 57,360 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front cross-member radiator support corroded

slight cracking o/s/rear tyre wall

Fail 4 May 2013 57,360 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front cross-member radiator support corroded

slight cracking o/s/rear tyre wall

Pass 19 Nov 2011 55,747 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 55,746 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 54,200 miles

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

o/s/front wiper blade split on ends

reinforced tyres fitted to rear

Pass 8 Jun 2009 51,318 miles

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

slight cracking o/s/rear tyre inner wall

Pass 28 May 2008 50,119 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 50,119 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 48,949 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 47,445 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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R283 VKK is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R283 VKK, 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 R283 VKK registered?

R283 VKK is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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