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S52 DOS

1998 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,571 mi
Last recorded105,571 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 DOS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2010 105,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2009 104,013 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 104,013 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 102,366 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 102,366 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 96,147 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 92,433 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 86,318 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 78,057 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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S52 DOS is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S52 DOS, 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 S52 DOS registered?

S52 DOS is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S52 DOS safe to buy?

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