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S263 HCB

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,091 mi
Last recorded68,091 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 HCB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 68,091 miles

Dampness on power steering rack

General body damage around vehicle

General exhaust corrossion and baffles in back box broken up

Heavy oil leak on engine and gearbox

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

STRONG ADVISORY: Front crossmember,offside chassis and offside inner wheel arch heavily corroded

STRONG ADVISORY: Play in both front wheel bearings

Sump corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2009 68,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Dampness on power steering rack

General body damage around vehicle

General exhaust corrossion and baffles in back box broken up

Heavy oil leak on engine and gearbox

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

STRONG ADVISORY: Front crossmember,offside chassis and offside inner wheel arch heavily corroded

STRONG ADVISORY: Play in both front wheel bearings

Sump corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2008 64,651 miles

poor patern osf / under body corrosion/exhaust corrosion/play in both front wheel bearings/both rear tyres heavily spitting & cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,206 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 59,206 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 49,745 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S263 HCB is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S263 HCB, 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 S263 HCB registered?

S263 HCB is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S263 HCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S263 HCB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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