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Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
both inner sills rotted in various places along their length but not considered excessively structurally weakening
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak at front (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
both inner sills rotted in various places along their length but not considered excessively structurally weakening
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge, recommend changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Body panel insecure plastic with marker light (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in unit (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose plastic panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge, recommend changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside handbrake effort low
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust silencer uoter skin corroded
offside reaqr brake backplate corroded and insecure
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust silencer uoter skin corroded
offside reaqr brake backplate corroded and insecure
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
hand brake sticks on slightly
crack in nearside of screen in base line
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
crack in nearside of screen in base line
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
both front to rear brake pipes swollen under coverings
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
both front to rear brake pipes swollen under coverings
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
wipers split
advise n/s mirror glass
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R5 AVC is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
Across all 2008 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 99,132 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 R5 AVC, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R5 AVC is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 August 2008.
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