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HCZ 2973

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,848 mi
Last recorded11,848 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 2973
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 11,848 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 11,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 10,283 miles

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

handbrake rod return spring broken

o/s/f door check strap inecure

Fail 26 Apr 2013 10,283 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

handbrake rod return spring broken

o/s/f door check strap inecure

Pass 17 Apr 2012 8,580 miles

drivers door check strap insecure

rear axle tube corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2012 8,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

drivers door check strap insecure

rear axle tube corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 7,698 miles

wipers do not park in correct place

Fail 6 May 2011 7,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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HCZ 2973 is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 87,260 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 HCZ 2973, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCZ 2973 registered?

HCZ 2973 is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is HCZ 2973 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCZ 2973 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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