MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,429 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonded suspension unit with an unsafe modification Axle 2 suspension seized/ not working (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Upper Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear Lenses missing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering system excessively rough Knocking noise on lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Vehicle overweight
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2nd axle (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle overweight
Emissions not tested due to hole in exhaust (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis front and rear (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side panel/ flap insecure (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2nd axle (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended 2nd axle collapsed (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort 2nd axle unable to test due to suspension failure (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak ()
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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R556 DVW is a 1997 Citroen Relay in Cream with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 R556 DVW, 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 R556 DVW registered?
R556 DVW is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 December 1997.
Is R556 DVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R556 DVW shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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