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S597 BSF

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,001 mi
Last recorded82,001 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 BSF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,001 miles

camper rails insecure but not dangerouse side rails

Pass 27 Feb 2010 83,725 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 83,701 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 82,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 79,087 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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S597 BSF is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S597 BSF, 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 S597 BSF registered?

S597 BSF is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S597 BSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S597 BSF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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