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S968 CHT

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,529 mi
Last recorded150,529 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 CHT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2013 150,529 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front chassis corroding

both rear chassis corroding

both rear light lens damaged

brake pedal rubber wearing

centre exhaust rubbers starting to split

o/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

rear bumper corroded

vehicle under side corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2012 130,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery insecure

bonnet catch faulty

front brake discs corroded badly

Fail 9 Oct 2012 130,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

battery insecure

bonnet catch faulty

front brake discs corroded badly

Pass 26 Sep 2011 121,225 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 103,681 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 103,681 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 91,314 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 80,566 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 80,566 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2007 69,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 69,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 60,434 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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S968 CHT is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S968 CHT, 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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S968 CHT is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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