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R929 LVC

1998 Citroen Relay

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

64,630 mi
Last recorded64,630 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 LVC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 64,630 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 62,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front x member

Fail 7 Apr 2025 62,535 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength i/4 panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front x member

Pass 25 Sep 2023 56,368 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 51,874 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 51,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 51,722 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 51,708 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 51,706 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,203 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 51,157 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,091 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 48,857 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 48,857 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,351 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 45,966 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sil (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outter sil (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,137 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 44,123 miles

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

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

o/s/center inner sil holed by corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,410 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,398 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 40,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,800 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,890 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,061 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 35,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,639 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,947 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,474 miles

at time of test 12 passenger seats fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2005 23,315 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 23,310 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.7.1a)

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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R929 LVC is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 R929 LVC, 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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R929 LVC is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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