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S563 JVC

1999 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,772 mi
Last recorded132,772 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Citroen Relay93,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS563 JVC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 132,772 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 119,075 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 119,070 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 119,039 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 119,038 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

clutch and remote gear change mechanism faulty

Pass 26 Jan 2010 89,376 miles

Nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Slight corrosion at n/s/f jacking point

Slight play at n/s/f and rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Sep 2009 89,367 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front cross member starting to corrode

Front indicators starting to show white light

Nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Slight corrosion at n/s/f jacking point

Slight play at n/s/f and rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,053 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,330 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 60,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 55,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S563 JVC is a 1999 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 93,290 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 S563 JVC, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S563 JVC is a 1999 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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