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V596 ETV

2000 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,467 mi
Last recorded146,467 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 ETV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 146,467 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 144,696 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy under seal on under body

Pass 31 Jan 2019

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 169,683 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 137,170 miles

Body has slight corrosion archs and sills (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 131,616 miles

Body has slight corrosion NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR INNER ARCHS (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR INNER ARCHS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 129,271 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 129,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front both sides top strut bearings collapsed no play at time of test

front cross member coroded and weakend both sides

nearside rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2014 125,067 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 124,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 117,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front top suspension mounts tight

Fail 25 Jan 2013 117,401 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front top suspension mounts tight

Pass 16 Jan 2012 10,834 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 93,997 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,634 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 83,582 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 74,870 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,336 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 52,796 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 52,796 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 44,824 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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V596 ETV is a 2000 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V596 ETV, 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 V596 ETV registered?

V596 ETV is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 February 2000.

Is V596 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V596 ETV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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