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S850 EBB

1998 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,469 mi
Last recorded129,469 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 EBB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 129,469 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 129,469 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 121,164 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 121,164 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 May 2009 112,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 112,026 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 102,500 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 91,061 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 91,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 83,696 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 83,696 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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S850 EBB is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S850 EBB, 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 S850 EBB registered?

S850 EBB is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S850 EBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S850 EBB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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