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S261 LRV

1998 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

110,217 mi
Last recorded110,217 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 LRV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 110,217 miles

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 ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 110,217 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 104,211 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 104,211 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 100,882 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 100,882 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 93,071 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 10 Sep 2013 93,071 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,742 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 91,742 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,959 miles

n/s/rear tyre wall perished

underside rusting

Fail 30 Aug 2011 90,959 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,084 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 82,084 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,287 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside mirror glass repaired

Fail 7 Jul 2009 61,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 59,053 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 59,053 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 54,047 miles

as previous vt32.

Fail 20 Sep 2006 54,035 miles

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

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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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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