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R560 DVC

1997 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,174 mi
Last recorded157,174 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 DVC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 157,174 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 157,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 155,904 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

r/h front & l/h rear brakes binding slightly

slight corrosion at r/h front lower inner wing

Pass 2 Nov 2006 154,674 miles

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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R560 DVC is a 1997 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R560 DVC, 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 R560 DVC registered?

R560 DVC is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R560 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R560 DVC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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