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S674 EJW

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,156 mi
Last recorded59,156 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS674 EJW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,156 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Weld repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Jan 2014 59,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Front wishbone bushes worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Weld repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,876 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 54,876 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,096 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 51,085 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Corrosion at top enine mounting

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,944 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 49,944 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,505 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 48,505 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 47,518 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 47,518 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,602 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,438 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,916 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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S674 EJW is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S674 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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S674 EJW is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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