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S450 FLG

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,314 mi
Last recorded117,314 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 FLG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 117,314 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

many areas corroding

nearside rear inner sill corroded -marginal distance from spring mounting area

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside sill corroded -marginal distance from safety belt mounting area

rear shock absorbers deteriorating

some play in front wheel bearings-especially nearside

Fail 22 Jun 2011 117,200 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

many areas corroding

nearside rear inner sill corroded -marginal distance from spring mounting area

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside sill corroded -marginal distance from safety belt mounting area

rear shock absorbers deteriorating

some play in front wheel bearings-especially nearside

Pass 10 Jun 2010 110,297 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

rear lights slight shorting.nearside mirror glass broken.

signs of corrosion nearside front wheel bearing some play. exhaust rubbers deteriating. hand brake cables deteriating. nearside rear wheel bearing some play.

some wear suspension etc rear shock absorber casings deteriating.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 110,219 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring 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 Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear lights slight shorting.nearside mirror glass broken.

signs of corrosion nearside front wheel bearing some play. exhaust rubbers deteriating. hand brake cables deteriating. nearside rear wheel bearing some play.

some wear suspension etc rear shock absorber casings deteriating.

Pass 26 May 2009 106,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some perishing and corrosion-marginal near front and rear suspension areas mirrors cracked some wear suspension etc brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 23 May 2009 106,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust badly corroded

some perishing and corrosion-marginal near front and rear suspension areas mirrors cracked some wear suspension etc brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Feb 2008 102,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

mirrors cracked some wear suspension etc brake pedal rubber worn some perishing and corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2008 102,733 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

mirrors cracked some wear suspension etc brake pedal rubber worn some perishing and corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2007 96,707 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 13 Jan 2007 96,584 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn exhaust marginal corrosion nearside mirror cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2006 92,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn rear brake valve and pipes corroding coolant was low -have topped up maintain check

Pass 4 Feb 2006 92,124 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn rear brake valve and pipes corroding coolant was low -have topped up maintain check

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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S450 FLG is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S450 FLG, 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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S450 FLG is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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