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S839 CTT

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,257 mi
Last recorded67,257 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 CTT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,257 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,207 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wearin steering rack n/s ti-rod inner joint

Pass 11 Nov 2006 55,082 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

o/s/r lower spring shackel has washers fitted to take up side play no movement found on retest

Fail 11 Nov 2006 55,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

o/s/r lower spring shackel has washers fitted to take up side play no movement found on retest

Fail 7 Nov 2006 55,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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S839 CTT is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S839 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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What year was S839 CTT registered?

S839 CTT is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S839 CTT safe to buy?

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