MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,512 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEELARCHES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS NAIL IN.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS NAIL IN.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside door mirror cracked in corner
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
very bad oil leak †suspect engine/gearbox mounting worn
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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R851 CSU is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R851 CSU, 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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R851 CSU is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 January 1998.
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