MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/F bottom ball joint gaiter split
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Upon testing exhaust emissions engine leaked oil heavly
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS HEAVILY CORRODED
CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING
EXHAUST HANGERS PERISHED
EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK
FOUR DAMAGED AREAS OF WINDSCREEN, ALL UNDER 10 M/M IN SIZE
O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT
POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION O/S DIPPED BEAM
SURFACE CORROSSION FRONT SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE
WIPERS NOT SELF PARKING, ONLY WORKING ON FAST SPEED
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS HEAVILY CORRODED
CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING
EXHAUST HANGERS PERISHED
EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK
FOUR DAMAGED AREAS OF WINDSCREEN, ALL UNDER 10 M/M IN SIZE
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT
POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION O/S DIPPED BEAM
SURFACE CORROSSION FRONT SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE
WIPERS NOT SELF PARKING, ONLY WORKING ON FAST SPEED
front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (front end)
ns mirror broken
nsf tyre worn on edges
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
front pads wearing thin
front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (front end)
ns mirror broken
nsf tyre worn on edges
bonnet stay missing
center exhaust mounting incomplete
os seat belt stalk difficult to release
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak poor starting and slight rough running
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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R801 URV is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 102,234 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 R801 URV, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R801 URV registered?
R801 URV is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 April 1998.
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