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R779 JPT

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,060 mi
Last recorded75,060 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 JPT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 75,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 75,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 75,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill from front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/under step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both inner track bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side valence by spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Drivers seat torn with exposed frame work

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excessive oil leaks

Fail 9 Sep 2015 74,984 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion nearside and offside inner front to rear sills corroded holes (6.1.C.1)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion offside rear outer sills front to rear corroded resulting in holes (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,848 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

nearside and offside sill surface rust inner and outer

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,798 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 67,677 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,934 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,745 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 36,787 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 36,785 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,939 miles

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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R779 JPT is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R779 JPT, 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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R779 JPT is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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