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S596 HAR

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,219 mi
Last recorded128,219 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 HAR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 128,219 miles

Bonnet pull stiff.

Bonnet stay clip u/s.

Both rear shock absorber cowlings u/s.

Center exhaust box shield loose & rattling.

Clutch pedal rubber u/s.

Front brake pad warning wires all disconected/broken.

Front brake pads approx. 70% worn.

N/S handbrake cable worn.

Various corrosion/damage around vehicle.

gear linkage/selector very stiff.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 128,219 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

gear linkage/selector very stiff.

Bonnet pull stiff.

Bonnet stay clip u/s.

Both rear shock absorber cowlings u/s.

Center exhaust box shield loose & rattling.

Clutch pedal rubber u/s.

Front brake pad warning wires all disconected/broken.

Front brake pads approx. 70% worn.

N/S handbrake cable worn.

Various corrosion/damage around vehicle.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 119,517 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 119,492 miles

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

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

Front brake pads approx. 60% worn.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Various oil weeps from engine.

Fail 18 Dec 2007 109,966 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn but just within M.O.T. limits.

Lift in top steering column bushes but just with in M.O.T. requirements.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/R lamp lens cracked & broken but just O.K. for M.O.T.

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Spare tyre bald on outer edges (195/70x15).

Various cuts in all tyre sidewalls.

Various oil weeps from engine.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 109,966 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn but just within M.O.T. limits.

Lift in top steering column bushes but just with in M.O.T. requirements.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R lamp lens cracked & broken but just O.K. for M.O.T.

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

Spare tyre bald on outer edges (195/70x15).

Various cuts in all tyre sidewalls.

Various oil weeps from engine.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 101,110 miles

Center front seatbelt removed.

N/S/R handbrake cable slightly worn.

O/S door mirror surround broken.

O/S/R lamp lens slightly damaged.

Oil weeps from engine ( suspect to include rocker cover ).

Pass 23 Dec 2005 91,220 miles

Center seatbelt missing.

Cuts in o/s/r tyre sidewall but just within m.o.t. standards.(1965/70x15)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S door mirror surround broken.

O/s/f brake pad warning wires broken.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre u/s.

Fail 23 Dec 2005 91,220 miles

Center seatbelt missing.

Cuts in o/s/r tyre sidewall but just within m.o.t. standards.(1965/70x15)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S door mirror surround broken.

O/s/f brake pad warning wires broken.

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre u/s.

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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S596 HAR is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S596 HAR, 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 S596 HAR registered?

S596 HAR is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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