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S731 LRV

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,019 mi
Last recorded219,019 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 LRV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2012 219,019 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery insecure

radiator leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2010 216,927 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2010 216,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 209,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake poor

Pass 2 Aug 2008 189,842 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 189,677 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 173,802 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 173,800 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 155,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 155,917 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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S731 LRV is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S731 LRV, 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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What year was S731 LRV registered?

S731 LRV is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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