MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,129 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Slight damage to windscreen in zone a
slight corrosion o/s sill area under drivers door
slight corrosion off side front chassis
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering fluid level below minimum power steering very heavy (2.3.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight corrosion o/s sill area under drivers door
slight corrosion off side front chassis
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Tipper ram leaking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch area/ rear wishbone bush (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Tipper ram leaking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
nsr tyre perished
slight misting of oil on n/s rear shock absorber
slight play in n/s inner track rod end
osr brake slight binding
slight play in ns rack end
holes in ns and os floors
play in ns inner rack end
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
holes in ns and os floors
play in ns inner rack end
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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S281 JAR is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S281 JAR, 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 S281 JAR registered?
S281 JAR is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 August 1998.
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