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R401 EJS

1998 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,024 mi
Last recorded28,024 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 EJS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,024 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 28,021 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,881 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 26,881 miles

Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,582 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 22,015 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 22,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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R401 EJS is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R401 EJS, 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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How do I check the history of R401 EJS?

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What year was R401 EJS registered?

R401 EJS is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R401 EJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 EJS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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