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S629 TWE

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

116,271 mi
Last recorded116,271 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS629 TWE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 116,271 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2024 111,546 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 110,965 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion and has been welded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 110,942 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 110,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 110,729 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front front cross member slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 110,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 110,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill ,door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger to inner sill (rear spring) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front bolt on cross member holed & corroded

Offside Front chassis leg holed and corroded outside of prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator leaking

timing belt history ?

Pass 12 Jul 2018 109,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 109,060 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after limit valve to axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front of rear spring chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (hole) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 108,059 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 106,220 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 106,220 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 103,041 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

welding and surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2015 103,041 miles

welding and surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 23 May 2014 98,626 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 93,990 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 93,990 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,552 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,016 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 82,012 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 77,348 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 77,348 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 75,306 miles

offside front steel brake pipes to flexy hoses showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 May 2007 72,862 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 67,480 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres perished on side walls

Fail 22 Jun 2006 67,480 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres perished on side walls

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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S629 TWE is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S629 TWE, 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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S629 TWE is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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