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S197 JBN

1999 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,012 mi
Last recorded96,012 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Citroen Relay93,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 JBN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 96,012 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 96,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 85,330 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 76,586 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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S197 JBN is a 1999 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 93,290 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 S197 JBN, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S197 JBN registered?

S197 JBN is a 1999 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S197 JBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S197 JBN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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