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R801 URV

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,607 mi
Last recorded199,607 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2009 199,607 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F bottom ball joint gaiter split

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Upon testing exhaust emissions engine leaked oil heavly

Pass 13 Nov 2008 194,693 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS HEAVILY CORRODED

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

EXHAUST HANGERS PERISHED

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

FOUR DAMAGED AREAS OF WINDSCREEN, ALL UNDER 10 M/M IN SIZE

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION O/S DIPPED BEAM

SURFACE CORROSSION FRONT SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE

WIPERS NOT SELF PARKING, ONLY WORKING ON FAST SPEED

Fail 10 Nov 2008 194,645 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS HEAVILY CORRODED

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

EXHAUST HANGERS PERISHED

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

FOUR DAMAGED AREAS OF WINDSCREEN, ALL UNDER 10 M/M IN SIZE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION O/S DIPPED BEAM

SURFACE CORROSSION FRONT SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE

WIPERS NOT SELF PARKING, ONLY WORKING ON FAST SPEED

Pass 9 Nov 2007 190,367 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (front end)

ns mirror broken

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2007 190,296 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

front pads wearing thin

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (front end)

ns mirror broken

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2006 184,613 miles

bonnet stay missing

center exhaust mounting incomplete

os seat belt stalk difficult to release

Pass 7 Oct 2005 180,544 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak poor starting and slight rough running

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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R801 URV is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc 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 R801 URV, 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 R801 URV registered?

R801 URV is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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