MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn does not function (6.2.1b)
Nearside Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)
Nearside Front Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Offside Body is cracked seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)
Offside Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)
engine oil leaks
n/s/r shock top cover corroded
n/s/r shock cover corroded
Nearside Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)
Offside Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
n/s/r shock cover corroded
Centre Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)
Horn does not function (6.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.6.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)
Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.2.3a)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.2.3a)
Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S804 VCL is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S804 VCL, 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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S804 VCL is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 October 1998.
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