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S743 CPT

1998 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,317 mi
Last recorded85,317 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 CPT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 85,317 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 85,317 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front steps corroded due to jacking up

Fail 14 Jun 2013 85,293 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,464 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 84,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 83,121 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 83,121 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,326 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

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

battery insecure

nearside outer sill corroded outside corrosionfailure area

Fail 24 Jun 2010 81,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

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

battery insecure

nearside outer sill corroded outside corrosionfailure area

Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,871 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 78,871 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 75,303 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 75,303 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 70,083 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 70,083 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Jun 2006 62,852 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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S743 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 S743 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.

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S743 CPT is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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