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S30 DLH

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,578 mi
Last recorded52,578 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 DLH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 52,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2026 52,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 52,200 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 51,510 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 51,510 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 51,503 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 49,073 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 49,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 46,581 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 46,570 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 35,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 34,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 34,701 miles

Central exhaust box 1st skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front wipers sligthy split

Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,512 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot & park brake (3.7.B.5b)

both fronts tyres starting to perish sidewalls/sholders

Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,355 miles

both front tyres perishing on outer sholders

Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,197 miles

both front tyres cracking/perishing on outer sholders

front exhust mount broken

o/s/f wiper blade starting 2 split

Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,785 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,564 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 33,406 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,902 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,865 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,132 miles

ADVISE CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,541 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TOP MARKER BROKEN

ADVISE REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON OUTER WALLS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 27,623 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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S30 DLH is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S30 DLH, 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 S30 DLH registered?

S30 DLH is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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