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R839 AVX

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

328,217 mi
Last recorded328,217 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 AVX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 328,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 327,625 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 32,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake cable bracket broken

slight corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2010 323,428 miles

Advise cab floor heavily painted and is starting to corrode in various areas hard to inspect.

body floor crossmembers corroded at rear

front crossmember corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2010 323,427 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

body floor crossmembers corroded at rear

front crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,005 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 301,232 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 282,425 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 269,781 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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R839 AVX is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R839 AVX, 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 R839 AVX registered?

R839 AVX is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R839 AVX safe to buy?

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