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R875 NFG

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,605 mi
Last recorded79,605 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 NFG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,605 miles

2 child seats on rear seats but not buckeld to seat

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side and off side rear 1/4 panels have corrosion with in 30 cm of rear orinignal spring mounts this vehicle has modified rear air suspension so dous not apply

nearside rear tyrevalve coverd with tape

vehicle modified from mini bus to c7 van with 8 passenger seats

Fail 30 Mar 2015 79,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 child seats on rear seats but not buckeld to seat

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyrevalve coverd with tape

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,577 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 69,572 miles

Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 69,517 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,577 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 29 Nov 2011 64,577 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 30 Nov 2010 57,409 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 57,409 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,858 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,635 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 39,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

middle section exhaust rubbers perishing

movement in rear wheel bearings

n/s/f brake warning sensor broken

o/s/r light unit slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorating

powersteering hose slightly chafed

slight movement in n/s/f side repeater unit

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,178 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 35,157 miles

Offside Rear Lower Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 53,005 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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R875 NFG is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R875 NFG, 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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R875 NFG is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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