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R601 YWF

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

134,220 mi
Last recorded134,220 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 YWF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2008 134,220 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 128,490 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 128,490 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2006 122,355 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 122,855 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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R601 YWF is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R601 YWF, 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 R601 YWF registered?

R601 YWF is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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