MOT Status
Mileage
296,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Outer Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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R453 DJW is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 R453 DJW, 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 R453 DJW registered?
R453 DJW is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R453 DJW safe to buy?
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