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S879 DGC

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,164 mi
Last recorded63,164 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 DGC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,164 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,157 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,313 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 59,395 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 58,182 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 57,310 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 107,105 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

limited life on exhaust system

movement detected at both sides front lower ball joints not considered to be excessive

wipers self park

Pass 1 Jun 2009 107,105 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

limited life on exhaust system

movement detected at both sides front lower ball joints not considered to be excessive

wipers self park

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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S879 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S879 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 S879 DGC registered?

S879 DGC is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S879 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S879 DGC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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