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S733 BGT

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

124,720 mi
Last recorded124,720 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 BGT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 124,720 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH INNER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND HOLED

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISY

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS MEMBER CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

REAR BACK PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED

Fail 27 Feb 2014 124,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH INNER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND HOLED

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISY

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS MEMBER CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

REAR BACK PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 16 Oct 2012 119,451 miles

radiator in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2012 119,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2011 115,646 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 115,646 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER PANEL BY FLEXES CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED

REAR BACK PANEL CORRODED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 6 Oct 2010 122,970 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 112,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SEVERAL CUTS ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS IN SEVERAL PLACES

Pass 10 Oct 2009 109,287 miles

chips in screen

front discs corroded

play in rear bearings

Fail 9 Oct 2009 109,287 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

chips in screen

front cross member corroded and holed

front discs corroded

play in rear bearings

Pass 11 Oct 2008 105,242 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 105,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 96,567 miles

osf inner wing has corrosion near engine mount

Fail 24 Sep 2007 96,567 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osf inner wing has corrosion near engine mount

Pass 14 Sep 2006 86,064 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 85,984 miles

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

near side inner wing holed above chassis

Pass 12 Sep 2005 79,016 miles

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

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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S733 BGT is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S733 BGT, 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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S733 BGT is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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