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R297 EVH

1998 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,461 mi
Last recorded189,461 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 EVH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 189,461 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 172,017 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 172,017 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 155,598 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 135,225 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 135,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R297 EVH is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R297 EVH, 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 R297 EVH registered?

R297 EVH is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R297 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 EVH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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