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V596 LEU

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,640 mi
Last recorded85,640 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 LEU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 85,640 miles

- underside under sealed

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2025 85,468 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Apr 2024 85,428 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 85,413 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 85,152 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 84,652 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,532 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 78,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 78,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 73,346 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

n/s front inner wing corroded

o/s front inner wing corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

Fail 1 Mar 2017 71,145 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

n/s front inner wing corroded

o/s front inner wing corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,801 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,669 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 66,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,389 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 57,389 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 57,368 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 55,285 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 54,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,644 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 29 Dec 2009 53,570 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,920 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,588 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,457 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Dec 2005 36,440 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 LEU is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LEU, 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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V596 LEU is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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