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S507 FVO

1998 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,316 mi
Last recorded147,316 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS507 FVO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2016 147,316 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front inner wheel arches and offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear x member and all box section behind rear wheels (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside wiper split on ends, offside front brake pads worn/breaking up

vehicle has wide spread surface rust and excessive corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jun 2015 144,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body corroded in non suportive areas

Fail 22 Jun 2015 144,043 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body corroded in non suportive areas

Pass 20 Jun 2014 134,174 miles

vehicle has various places corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 133,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

vehicle has various places corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 126,273 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 121,494 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 113,749 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 113,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front rad mount corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 106,922 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 98,198 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 97,828 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2008 90,244 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 82,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,528 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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S507 FVO is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S507 FVO, 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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S507 FVO is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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