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S550 ETM

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,943 mi
Last recorded124,943 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 ETM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 124,943 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

underside and components have heavy corrosion.weak points in structure

Pass 14 Dec 2015 124,936 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy corrosion on underside and components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 124,901 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy corrosion and weak areas forming on lower body and underside

heavy corrosion forming on underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 124,805 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear inner sill heavily corroded but outside the prescribed area

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 124,805 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear inner sill heavily corroded but outside the prescribed area

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 124,686 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front inner sills slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 17 Apr 2012 124,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front inner sills slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 24 Jun 2008 124,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 123,056 miles

previous advisorys apply test no 271606677402

Fail 25 Jun 2007 123,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 121,775 miles

corrosion forming on and around perscribed areas

Fail 4 Jul 2006 121,775 miles

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

some corrosion forming on and near perscribed areas

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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S550 ETM is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S550 ETM, 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 S550 ETM registered?

S550 ETM is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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