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R898 KNL

1997 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,231 mi
Last recorded157,231 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 KNL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 157,231 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2011 157,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 155,373 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 155,229 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2008 134,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 110,410 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 84,779 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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R898 KNL is a 1997 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 107,779 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 R898 KNL, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R898 KNL registered?

R898 KNL is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R898 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 KNL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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