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S174 VAH

1998 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

242,241 mi
Last recorded242,241 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 VAH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 242,241 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 242,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg and crossmember bolts missing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near back of subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 242,241 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 242,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP BACK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 242,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 242,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 242,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 242,241 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing on anti roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 242,241 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear suspension failure (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonded suspension unit modified so the suspension is inoperative Both sides 2nd axle (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonded suspension unit modified so the suspension is inoperative Both sides 3rd axle (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both driveshafts fouling subframe when jacked up due to subframe displacement from corroded mountings

Coolant level on minimum

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight levelling switch inop

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on Chassis when steering in lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Rubbing on Anti Roll Bar (1.1.11 (c))

None commercial tyre fitted o/s/2nd load rating ok

Offside 3rd brake slight bind

Offside Driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Rubbing on Anti Roll Bar (1.1.11 (c))

Radiator top mountings parted

Reverse light inop

Pass 27 Apr 2022 242,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse light inop

Fail 11 Apr 2022 242,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected engine mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

reverse lights inop

Fail 31 Mar 2022 242,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame has an unsafe modification rear gearbox mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected engine mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front mounting bolt (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

reverse lights inop

Pass 26 Mar 2021 242,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 242,241 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak no brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust system insecure x2 rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019

Lower sill rusty o/s and n/s front

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

Nearside Front screen cracked

Fail 22 May 2019

Lower sill rusty o/s and n/s front

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front screen cracked

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rubbers missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack n/s/f lower screen (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f n/s/f lower sills rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2018

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack n/s/f lower screen (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f n/s/f lower sills rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2017 254,460 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2017 254,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 251,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rust to o/s and n/s/r lower sill returns

Fail 13 Apr 2016 251,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rust to o/s and n/s/r lower sill returns

Pass 1 Oct 2013 240,005 miles

front radiator crossmember corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 237,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/side rear center tyre side wall cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2011 237,561 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/side rear center tyre side wall cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 235,525 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 235,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 234,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 234,258 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 233,560 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 226,550 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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S174 VAH is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 S174 VAH, 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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S174 VAH is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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