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S317 JAR

1998 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,385 mi
Last recorded103,385 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 JAR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 103,385 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front lower crossmember has excessive corrosion

Fail 1 May 2014 103,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front lower crossmember has excessive corrosion

Pass 7 May 2013 9,224 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 9,224 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 92,300 miles

Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,598 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,611 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 82,611 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,877 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,329 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 59,553 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 59,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,957 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 50,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S317 JAR is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S317 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 S317 JAR registered?

S317 JAR is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S317 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S317 JAR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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