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S688 TWE

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,484 mi
Last recorded95,484 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 TWE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2015 95,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,195 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,769 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 92,762 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 May 2012 91,081 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 91,080 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 89,012 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 89,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Apr 2011 88,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 87,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,474 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 81,100 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 77,160 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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S688 TWE is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 102,234 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S688 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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S688 TWE is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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