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S599 GRO

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,979 mi
Last recorded160,979 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 GRO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 160,979 miles

Severe corrosion in both outer sills and lower inner sills

Fail 23 Sep 2010 160,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Severe corrosion in both outer sills and lower inner sills

Pass 21 Sep 2009 149,164 miles

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

centre consul insecure

offside and nearside inner sills have got corrosion holes

Fail 15 Sep 2009 149,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre consul insecure

offside and nearside inner sills have got corrosion holes

Pass 19 Sep 2008 140,698 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s & n/s rear lamp lenses damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2008 140,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s & n/s rear lamp lenses damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2007 130,654 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 130,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corrosion hole rear lower sill

damage along lower edges of n/s+o/s sill

Pass 20 Sep 2006 122,648 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 122,648 miles

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Battery insecure

side door handle broken

Pass 19 Sep 2005 112,313 miles

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

wiper blade split on ends

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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S599 GRO is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S599 GRO, 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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S599 GRO is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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