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S266 CGC

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,515 mi
Last recorded110,515 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 CGC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2022 110,515 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension assembly, n/s/r mounting area holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced passenger side floor & inner cill/step area, extensively holed by corrosion, along a large area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area behind & to the side of both rear spring rear mounting areas holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s inner & outer cills, holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front crossmember supporting radiator etc, weakened by corrosion

Front o/s & n/s brake discs, inner surface area worn

Offside Front upper brake pipe into hose corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe into hose corroded

Rear brake hose, metal ends corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,980 miles

Front o/s & n/s brake discs, inner surface areas worn

Nearside Front suspension, rear mounting area, weakened by corrosion

Offside Rear brake pipe into hose, thinned by corrosion

Outrigger forward of n/s/r spring front mounting, holed by corrosion.

Panel behind o/s & n/s rear spring mountings, holed by corrosion.

Panel under passenger side step, holed by corrosion.

o/s/ r & n/s/r panels outside rear spring mountings, holed by corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2020 109,068 miles

Body panel behind rear spring mountings holed by corrosion.

Offside Front Brake pipe into hose, thinned by corrosion.

Fail 18 Nov 2020 109,068 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated under step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Body panel behind rear spring mountings holed by corrosion.

Offside Front Brake pipe into hose, thinned by corrosion.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 107,850 miles

Front O/S & N/S Brake discs, inner surface area worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre, tread depth low on inner edge.

Rear Panel o/s to n/s behind spring mountings, holed by corrosion.

Fail 15 Nov 2019 107,850 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake hose mounting holed by corrosion (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front O/S & N/S Brake discs, inner surface area worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre, tread depth low on inner edge.

Rear Panel o/s to n/s behind spring mountings, holed by corrosion.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 106,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, tread depth low on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Under body panels adjacent to spring mounting area, holed by corrosion.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,532 miles

O/S & N/S rear road springs, body sections around rear mounting areas, holed by corrosion.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 104,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section fractured. (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes into hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S & N/S rear springs, body sections around rear mounting areas, holed by corrosion.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2016 101,962 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2015 99,636 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 9,639 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,306 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 91,899 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 89,033 miles

BOTH OUTER SEALS CORRODED.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SLIGHT STEERING WHEEL DAMAGE

Pass 24 Sep 2011 89,033 miles

BOTH OUTER SEALS CORRODED.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SLIGHT STEERING WHEEL DAMAGE

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,212 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,967 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 79,958 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 77,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 77,068 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,923 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 73,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Damage to the nearside front mirror glass

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 70,011 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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S266 CGC is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S266 CGC, 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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S266 CGC is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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