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S591 FBD

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,051 mi
Last recorded144,051 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 FBD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 144,051 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 144,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 139,010 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 138,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 134,024 miles

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

dampness arond fuel tank?

n/s/r shocker in poor condition

o/s brake wear indicater wire broken

o/s outer sill corroded

slight wear in o/s/f;n/s/f;o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearing's

Fail 11 Nov 2008 134,014 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

dampness arond fuel tank?

n/s/r shocker in poor condition

o/s brake wear indicater wire broken

o/s outer sill corroded

slight wear in o/s/f;n/s/f;o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearing's

Pass 30 Oct 2007 124,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 124,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 118,956 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 118,956 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

n/s mirror incomplete

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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S591 FBD is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S591 FBD, 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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S591 FBD is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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