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S608 BSF

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,243 mi
Last recorded90,243 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 BSF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 90,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust deteriated

handbrake cables rusty

n/s/r tyre side walls slightly deteriated

o/s/f mirror caseing slightly deteriated

rear numberplate slightly deteriated

undercarrage rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2009 83,248 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor and chassis corroded throughout

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Sep 2009 83,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor and chassis corroded throughout

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Sep 2008 80,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

h-brake cables r worn

Pass 19 Sep 2008 80,025 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

h-brake cables r worn

Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,195 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 77,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

slight play with both front w- bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2006 74,460 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 74,460 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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S608 BSF 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 S608 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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S608 BSF is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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