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S178 DBB

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,669 mi
Last recorded114,669 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 DBB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 114,669 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 10,986 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 101,272 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 101,265 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 97,975 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 92,464 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 85,357 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 85,357 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 77,707 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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S178 DBB is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S178 DBB, 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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What year was S178 DBB registered?

S178 DBB is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S178 DBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S178 DBB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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