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S526 EUM

1998 Citroen Relay

White Petrol 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,641 mi
Last recorded51,641 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 EUM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,641 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 51,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 51,566 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor inner sill x2 (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill patches all along (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 48,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,966 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 46,966 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,188 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 46,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,368 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 45,368 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,858 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 43,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 40,574 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,908 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 37,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 34,721 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S526 EUM is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S526 EUM, 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 S526 EUM registered?

S526 EUM is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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