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S603 FAE

1999 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

139,048 mi
Last recorded139,048 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Citroen Relay93,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 FAE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 139,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 139,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 124,579 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 124,561 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2007 124,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 11,500 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 11,500 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 114,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak

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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S603 FAE is a 1999 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 93,290 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 S603 FAE, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S603 FAE registered?

S603 FAE is a 1999 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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