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S145 DVK

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,398 mi
Last recorded56,398 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 DVK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 56,398 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 52,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 46,896 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 42,451 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 41,639 miles

advise o/s outer sil getting thin

Fail 25 Nov 2020 41,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise o/s outer sil getting thin

Pass 8 Dec 2018 39,479 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 37,294 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 37,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 34,437 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 34,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,875 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 26,143 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 20,721 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 20,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre side damage,perished/splitting

rear brake imbalance

screen damage

Pass 10 May 2012 15,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2011 15,218 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn!

Pass 17 May 2011 15,218 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs worn!

Pass 20 May 2010 14,899 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2009 14,238 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 13,638 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 13,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2006 11,731 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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S145 DVK is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 S145 DVK, 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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S145 DVK is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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