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S639 EJW

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,341 mi
Last recorded156,341 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS639 EJW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 156,341 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2012 156,299 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2012 156,291 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2011 141,098 miles

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

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

front discs worn

this vehicle has had lots of welding repairs done and is heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Feb 2011 139,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 132,297 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 132,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 126,413 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 126,409 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 115,857 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 115,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 106,171 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight 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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S639 EJW is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S639 EJW, 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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S639 EJW is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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