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S651 FDL

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

84,621 mi
Last recorded84,621 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 FDL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 84,621 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both park brake outer cable front stops deteriorated

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2025 84,615 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury end of exhaust has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 84,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished 195/70/15 c 104/102r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 84,186 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished 195/70/15 c 104/102r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 83,412 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 80,877 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 80,867 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 72,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 66,345 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Jun 2020 66,345 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2019 66,108 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 66,108 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,083 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Corroded panel

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 61,984 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Brake pad wear sensor wire (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Central Front Cross member - Radiator support panel corroded

Nearside Front Inner Corroded panel

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 59,452 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

nearside front inner wheel arch is corroded, but is outside the Suspension Prescribed areas

offside front inner wheel arch is corroded and has been repaired inappropriately, but is outside the Suspension Prescribed areas

Fail 13 Jul 2016 59,452 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

nearside front inner wheel arch is corroded, but is outside the Suspension Prescribed areas

offside front inner wheel arch is corroded and has been repaired inappropriately, but is outside the Suspension Prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,194 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner wheel arch is corroded, but is outside the Suspension Prescribed areas

offside front inner wheel arch is corroded and has been repaired inappropriately, but is outside the Suspension Prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,730 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner wheel arch is excessively corroded but is outside the prescribed area

offside front inner wheel arch is excessively corroded but is outside the prescribed area

offside front inner wheel arch is inadequately repaired, but is outside the prescribed area

Fail 23 Jul 2014 54,730 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner wheel arch is excessively corroded but is outside the prescribed area

offside front inner wheel arch is excessively corroded but is outside the prescribed area

offside front inner wheel arch is inadequately repaired, but is outside the prescribed area

Fail 5 Aug 2013 53,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

n/s and o/s inner wings corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,247 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s and o/s inner wings corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,606 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,238 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,888 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,194 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,178 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 35,729 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,382 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 30,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,799 miles

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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S651 FDL is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 S651 FDL, 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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S651 FDL is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 December 1998.

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