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S501 TKW

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,214 mi
Last recorded146,214 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 TKW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 146,214 miles

Battery insecure

nsf/osf discs pitted

radiator insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2010 146,213 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Battery insecure

nsf/osf discs pitted

radiator insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2009 143,136 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Oct 2009 143,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jun 2006 137,795 miles

cracks on nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2006 137,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cracks on nearside rear tyre

oil leak

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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S501 TKW is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S501 TKW, 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 S501 TKW registered?

S501 TKW is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S501 TKW safe to buy?

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