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S273 BJW

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,007 mi
Last recorded170,007 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 BJW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 170,007 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edge

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2015 169,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s door mirror glass damaged

both rear tyres worn low on edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 164,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2014 164,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2013 158,588 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2013 158,458 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2012 151,911 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dash lights not working

n/s mirror glass damaged

steering lock not working

Fail 4 Apr 2012 151,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dash lights not working

n/s mirror glass damaged

steering lock not working

Pass 11 Apr 2011 143,968 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 143,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 137,200 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2010 137,067 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2009 130,898 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres are perished

Pass 15 Apr 2008 125,817 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 125,817 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre is perished

Pass 28 Mar 2007 119,076 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 119,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2006 113,316 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S273 BJW is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S273 BJW, 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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S273 BJW is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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