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S978 CPT

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,864 mi
Last recorded96,864 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 CPT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2007 96,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear suspention bump stops deteriated

front number plate cracked

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre walls showing deteriation

Fail 23 Feb 2007 96,849 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear suspension bump stops deteriated

front number plate cracked

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre walls showing deteriation

Pass 6 Feb 2006 91,983 miles

advise n/s front brake slightly binding.

advise rear light lenses cracked.

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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S978 CPT is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S978 CPT, 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 S978 CPT registered?

S978 CPT is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S978 CPT safe to buy?

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