MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Upper position light mountings blanked off
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced all (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside headlamp image poor
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front repair to sub-frame mounting prescribed area very poor
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge forward axle (5.2.3 (e))
horn tone incorrect
service brake pedal has limited reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake binding slightly - requires attention!
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front repair to corroded sub-frame mounting prescribed area has been done to a very poor standard!
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit forward axle (4.1.E.1)
horn tone incorrect, and operated by an incorrect switch
limited reserve travel - service brake pedal
parking brake only just meets minimum standards (17.5%)
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake binding slightly - requires attention!
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front repair to corroded sub-frame mounting prescribed area has been done to a very poor standard!
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit forward axle (4.1.E.1)
horn tone incorrect, and operated by an incorrect switch
limited reserve travel - service brake pedal
parking brake only just meets minimum standards (17.5%)
Emissions not tested exhaust snapped (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe snapped off (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort rear-most (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort rear-most (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding rearmost (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort rear-most (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort rear-most (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit forward axle (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear body mounting corroded
N/S/R and O/S/R Wheels tight to turn on front axle
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/F Wheel arch liner insecure
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/R and O/S/R Wheels tight to turn on front axle
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/F Wheel arch liner insecure
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
N/S/R Rear axle wheel binding
Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front and Rear wheel bearings have slight play
N/S/R Rear , O/S/F and N/S/F wheels tight to turn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Axle 3 service brake application slighty uneven.
Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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V281 NAY is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V281 NAY, 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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V281 NAY is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 February 2000.
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