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S523 VOP

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,937 mi
Last recorded136,937 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 VOP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 136,937 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2009 136,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2008 130,751 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 130,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

horn becomeing weak

n/s/r tyre low and perishing

o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perishing due to oil

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2006 127,909 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 127,626 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

near side front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 8 Oct 2005 121,100 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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S523 VOP is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S523 VOP, 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 S523 VOP registered?

S523 VOP is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S523 VOP safe to buy?

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