MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
general corrosion
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine covers prevented full vehicle inspection
n/s/r brake binding a little
pedal rubbers poor
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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S989 HJW is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 S989 HJW, 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 S989 HJW registered?
S989 HJW is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 October 1998.
Is S989 HJW safe to buy?
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