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S826 CTT

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,229 mi
Last recorded157,229 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 CTT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2014 157,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system has brackets corroded and broke but exhaust still supported

Has patches on offside outer sill not continuous weld but not within 30 cm of any mounting or component

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of any mounting or component

Fail 3 Dec 2013 151,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

SCREEN DAMAGE.SPEEDO GLASS DISCOLOURED.F BRAKE HOSES CLOSE TO FOULING MISC.CORROSION-CHASSIS-SILLS ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BALL JOINTS BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.TYRE WALL DAMAGE N/S/R.PLAY O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 151,777 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.SPEEDO GLASS DISCOLOURED.F BRAKE HOSES CLOSE TO FOULING MISC.CORROSION-CHASSIS-SILLS ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BALL JOINTS BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.TYRE WALL DAMAGE N/S/R.PLAY O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 147,029 miles

DAMAGE SCREEN.CORROSION-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.RACK BOOTS STARTING TO LEAK.F BALL JOINTS BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.N/S/R TYRE-WALL+TREAD DAMAGE/NAIL.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 147,029 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DAMAGE SCREEN.CORROSION-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.RACK BOOTS STARTING TO LEAK.F BALL JOINTS BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.N/S/R TYRE-WALL+TREAD DAMAGE/NAIL.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 143,332 miles

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

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

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

POSSIBLE LEAK ON STEERING RACK GATTORS N/S/F O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES POOR CONDITION

Pass 9 Dec 2011 143,332 miles

POSSIBLE LEAK ON STEERING RACK GATTORS N/S/F O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES POOR CONDITION

Pass 8 Dec 2010 140,549 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE. WIPER MECH WORN.O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.WALL DAMAGE O/S/F+N/S/F+N/S/R TYRE.EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT MISSING.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 133,383 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

Fail 8 Jan 2010 133,383 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 128,984 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 128,984 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

WASH DELIVERY POOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN.GENERAL CORROSION STARTING INC MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.F BRAKE HOSES PERISHED.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 125,137 miles

front brake flexi hoses perishing

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight play in rear wheel bearings

strong advise movement in both front lower ball joints

Pass 5 Dec 2006 123,043 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 117,978 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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S826 CTT is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S826 CTT, 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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S826 CTT is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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