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R56 EVC

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,667 mi
Last recorded148,667 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 EVC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 148,667 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside & offside inner panels corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2009 148,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside & offside inner panels corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 146,210 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 146,199 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 137,008 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 133,848 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 133,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 125,140 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pad wires broken

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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R56 EVC is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R56 EVC, 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 R56 EVC registered?

R56 EVC is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R56 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 EVC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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