MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Alternator belt idler pulley siezed
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Alternator belt idler pulley siezed
N/s/r top marker lamp inop
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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R558 DVW is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R558 DVW, 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 R558 DVW registered?
R558 DVW is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 February 1998.
Is R558 DVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R558 DVW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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