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S875 DGC

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,751 mi
Last recorded82,751 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 DGC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,751 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Sep 2010 82,742 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,042 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 78,995 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 74,160 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2008 74,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 66,560 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 66,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S875 DGC 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 S875 DGC, 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 S875 DGC registered?

S875 DGC is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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