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S51 DRC

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,512 mi
Last recorded116,512 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 DRC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 116,512 miles

Exhaust rubbers poor

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sills poor

Fail 8 Aug 2014 116,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust rubbers poor

Sills poor

Slight missing of oil on nearside wheel hub

Pass 11 Jun 2013 109,835 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rubbers cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2012 104,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

converted motor home from mini bus

exhaust rubbers

hand brake cable

o/s/front brake pipe

Pass 8 Mar 2012 104,878 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

converted motor home from mini bus

exhaust rubbers

hand brake cable

o/s/front brake pipe

Pass 28 Jan 2011 99,952 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 92,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

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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S51 DRC is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S51 DRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S51 DRC?

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What year was S51 DRC registered?

S51 DRC is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S51 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 DRC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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