MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,217 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured damaged (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured damaged (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides. and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside non structural corrosion to outer sill
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides. and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside non structural corrosion to outer sill
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
all exhaust mounts deteriorated and split but exhaust system still supported
corrosion to o/s/f outer sill
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
all exhaust mounts deteriorated and split but exhaust system still supported
corrosion to o/s/f outer sill
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advanced wear to os front lower ball joint
deterioration to ns handbrake outer cable
general under vehicle corrosion
ns headlamp lens chipped
slight wear to inner edge of os front tyre
some areas of corrosion to metal brake pipe across rear axle
welding repairs noted os and ns outer sills
slight corrosion to exhaust system
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight corrosion to exhaust system
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/rear tyre wall perished
underside rusting
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front discs rusty
n/s/rear tyre wall perished
underside rusting
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
perishing to n/s/s rear tyre outer wall
slight corrosion to both front of sub frame chassis rails
wear to both wiper blades
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
perishing to n/s/s rear tyre outer wall
slight corrosion to both front of sub frame chassis rails
wear to both wiper blades
offside front tyre worn on edge
offside mirror glass repaired
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
offside front tyre worn on edge
offside mirror glass repaired
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
as previous vt32.
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
part of o/s and n/s bonnett hinges broken
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S261 LRV is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 S261 LRV, 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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S261 LRV is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 August 1998.
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