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S421 DTT

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,141 mi
Last recorded96,141 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 DTT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2013 96,141 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

brake pedal rubber deteriorating.

n/s/f floor holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

n/s/r tyre almost perished.

o/s outer sill holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s+n/s/r valance holed/badly corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s/f inner arch/chassis leg corroding.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,905 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake pedal rubber deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorating+starting to crack+perish.

o/s outer sill holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

rear exhaust deteriorating.

rear valance holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

slight play in o/s+n/s/r+o/s/f wheel bearings.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 87,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake pedal rubber deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorating+starting to crack+perish.

o/s outer sill holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

rear exhaust deteriorating.

rear valance holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

slight play in o/s+n/s/r+o/s/f wheel bearings.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,882 miles

unable to open side loading door

Fail 24 Oct 2011 79,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

unable to open side loading door

Pass 13 Sep 2010 77,559 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth.

centre exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre wall starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f inner wing/arch corroding.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

play in n/s steering rack inner arm/joint.

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

spare tyre defective.

stiffness in steering system.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 77,559 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth.

centre exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

o/s+n/s/f tyre walls starting to perish+deteriorate.

o/s/f inner wing/arch corroding.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

play in n/s steering rack inner arm/joint.

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

spare tyre defective.

stiffness in steering system.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,302 miles

damage to o/s+n/s/f tyre walls not to chords yet.

front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f upper+both o/s/f metal brake pipe metal ends coroding.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack arms/joints.

play in o/s+n/s/f+o/s/r wheel bearings.

rear exhaust minor leak/deteriorating.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 67,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

damage to o/s+n/s/f tyre walls not to chords yet.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroidng.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack/arms.

play in o/s+n/s/f bottom ball joints.

play in o/s+n/s/f wheel bearings.

rear exhaust minor leak/deteriorating.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 58,863 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 58,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 544,407 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 47,936 miles

play in front wheel bearings .play in steering rack. o/s &centre seat belt stalksswoped.

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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S421 DTT is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S421 DTT, 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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S421 DTT is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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