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V597 JBA

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,708 mi
Last recorded110,708 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 JBA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 110,708 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 110,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 110,524 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front chassis legs corroded around radiator mounting

n/s rear shoker cover corroded

n/s rear tyre starting to crack and poor condition

rear n/s wheel arch corroded

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

vehicle corroding heverly underneath

Pass 8 Nov 2012 103,873 miles

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

n/s rear sill to floor corroded [not structual]

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer shoulder

Pass 25 Oct 2011 102,434 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 100,496 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 100,496 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 96,198 miles

o/s rear corner bumper damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2009 96,197 miles

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

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

o/s rear corner bumper damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2008 93,169 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 93,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 85,761 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 85,761 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 79,577 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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V597 JBA is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V597 JBA, 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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V597 JBA is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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