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S954 DCN

1998 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,043 mi
Last recorded129,043 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 DCN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 129,043 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 129,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise rear bump stops

Pass 15 Mar 2008 116,647 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 116,647 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 113,395 miles

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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S954 DCN is a 1998 Citroen Relay in Blue 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 S954 DCN, 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 S954 DCN registered?

S954 DCN is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S954 DCN safe to buy?

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