MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,591 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Damage to o/s/r of vehicle
Nail in offside rear tyre
Noise from engine
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Driving control(s) positioned so it cannot be operated without impairing proper control of the vehicle (6.8.1d)
Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)
Offside Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing (6.8.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)
Offside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)
Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)
both front headlamps slightly condensated but affecting pattern
Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1c)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.5.4a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
at side door inner grab rail insecure
nearside rear light lens cracked
Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)
Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R420 NES is a 1997 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1997 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 107,779 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 R420 NES, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R420 NES registered?
R420 NES is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 October 1997.
Is R420 NES safe to buy?
The MOT history for R420 NES shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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