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S824 VCL

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

140,465 mi
Last recorded140,465 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2005
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 VCL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2005 140,465 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 140,465 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1e)

offside driveshaft gaiter signs of grease, check security

rear bump stops nearside and offside missing

spare tyre defective

speedometer not working

Fail 4 Oct 2005 140,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres on wear limit

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

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

Little or no effort park brake offside

Seat belt stalk clip n/s row 2 no outer casing

Spare tyre has chords showing

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

seat belt stalk n/s inner row 3 cassing missing

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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S824 VCL is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S824 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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What year was S824 VCL registered?

S824 VCL is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S824 VCL safe to buy?

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