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R603 HFG

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

252,121 mi
Last recorded252,121 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 HFG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2013 252,121 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 250,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 249,213 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 249,213 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 248,174 miles

inner arches corroded

roll bar bushes have play

Fail 14 Sep 2010 248,174 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

inner arches corroded

roll bar bushes have play

Pass 25 Sep 2009 247,841 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 247,841 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 246,725 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 246,724 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

inner leg corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 244,684 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 244,683 miles

Driving control(s) engine stop not fitted (6.8.4)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 242,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 240,847 miles

12 passanger seats fitted at time of test

screen slight marks and chips

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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R603 HFG is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R603 HFG, 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 R603 HFG registered?

R603 HFG is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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