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V278 XUD

2000 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,108 mi
Last recorded124,108 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 XUD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 124,108 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 124,108 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 123,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 112,965 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 112,957 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 99,978 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 99,978 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 87,673 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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V278 XUD is a 2000 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 87,260 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 V278 XUD, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V278 XUD registered?

V278 XUD is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V278 XUD safe to buy?

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