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S474 MRM

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,077 mi
Last recorded122,077 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 MRM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 122,077 miles

nearside front strutt top bearing

nearside rear tyre wearing

nearside undersill corroded

offside front tyre wearing

Fail 5 Nov 2013 122,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front strutt top bearing

nearside rear tyre wearing

nearside undersill corroded

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 117,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 117,634 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak

front discs worn and corroded

offside door mirror cracked

spare tyre flat and heavily perished

Pass 13 Sep 2011 110,158 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

all body, chassis & exhaust starting to corrode

bonnet safty catch siezed

Fail 12 Sep 2011 110,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

all body, chassis & exhaust starting to corrode

bonnet safty catch siezed

Pass 28 Sep 2010 106,573 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 106,573 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 104,216 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 104,216 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 103,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

slight judder in n/s top swivel mount

Pass 2 Jul 2008 99,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 99,660 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 93,112 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 81,412 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 81,020 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S474 MRM is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S474 MRM, 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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S474 MRM is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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