CarVerify

Free Car Check

S729 CPT

1998 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,583 mi
Last recorded80,583 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 CPT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,583 miles

Cross member below radiator area corroded!

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Spare tyre perrishing!

nsf lower caliper bolt worn!

Fail 9 Sep 2014 80,414 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Cross member below radiator area corroded!

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Spare tyre perrishing!

nsf lower caliper bolt worn!

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,419 miles

Corrosion under radiator cross member!

Exhaust system corroded!

Exhaust system rubbers badly perrished! Advised replace!

Horn noise level?

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

nsf tyre worn on edges!

nsr tyre has sidewall splits" Advise replace!

Fail 23 Sep 2013 74,418 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion under radiator cross member!

Exhaust system corroded!

Exhaust system rubbers badly perrished! Advised replace!

Horn noise level?

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

nsr tyre has sidewall splits" Advise replace!

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,021 miles

Corrosion!

Cross member below radiator badly corroding!

Oil leak

ns inner sills badly corroded has holes hot within 30 cm components!

Fail 20 Sep 2012 71,016 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion!

Cross member below radiator badly corroding!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe badly corroded!

Oil leak

ns inner sills badly corroded has holes hot within 30 cm components!

Fail 13 Sep 2011 68,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

ns rear view mirror cracked.Advised replace

Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

ns rear view mirror cracked.Advised replace

Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,888 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 65,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 63,223 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 63,221 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gear selector very stiff

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,004 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 58,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,150 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 57,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Citroen Relay reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S729 CPT is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S729 CPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S729 CPT?

You can check the full history of S729 CPT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S729 CPT registered?

S729 CPT is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S729 CPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S729 CPT shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S729 CPT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S729 CPT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.