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S430 PDD

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,711 mi
Last recorded162,711 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 PDD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 162,711 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes rusty

front strut top mount ares rusty

nearside front inner arch rusty

offside rea corner of cab rusty

power steering mounts wet with oil

rear chassis rusty

rear crossmember rusty

rear spring mounts rusty

wiper blaeds worn

Fail 21 Sep 2011 162,711 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front and rear brake pipes rusty

front strut top mount ares rusty

nearside front inner arch rusty

offside rea corner of cab rusty

power steering mounts wet with oil

rear chassis rusty

rear crossmember rusty

rear spring mounts rusty

wiper blaeds worn

Fail 7 Sep 2011 162,710 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2010 157,289 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 157,289 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 142,364 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 124,473 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 124,473 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 108,583 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 104,188 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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S430 PDD is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S430 PDD, 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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S430 PDD is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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