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S950 VEV

1998 Citroen Relay

Turquoise Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,891 mi
Last recorded127,891 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 VEV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 127,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 123,448 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 117,653 miles

nearside front suspension top mount showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Dec 2011 112,181 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 107,194 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

accident damage evident on nsf chassis

brake pedal rubber worn

front brakes slight over heat and osr brake light bind

front cross member corroded

nsf headlight pattern poor

steering operation not correct but not a mot fail

Fail 10 Dec 2010 107,188 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

accident damage evident on nsf chassis

brake pedal rubber worn

front brakes slight over heat and osr brake light bind

front cross member corroded

nsf headlight pattern poor

steering operation not correct but not a mot fail

Pass 16 Apr 2009 104,763 miles

both os tyres low

Pass 9 Apr 2008 97,642 miles

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

Live battery terminal loose

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Small hole and condensation in offside headlamp glass

Fail 9 Apr 2008 97,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

Live battery terminal loose

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Small hole and condensation in offside headlamp glass

Pass 27 Mar 2007 88,727 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 88,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Small hole and condensation inside offside headlamp glass

Pass 13 Mar 2006 81,442 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 81,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S950 VEV is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Turquoise with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S950 VEV, 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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S950 VEV is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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