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V879 DPB

2000 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,884 mi
Last recorded146,884 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 DPB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 146,884 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 144,139 miles

both fronts and n/s/r tyres excess perished, 205/75/16C

exhaust mounts weak/ perished

parking brake just met minimum efforts

slight play both font wheel bearings

Fail 22 May 2018 144,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both fronts and n/s/r tyres excess perished, 205/75/16C

exhaust mounts weak/ perished

parking brake just met minimum efforts

slight play both font wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2017 143,622 miles

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

many repairs to underside of vehicle

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 143,622 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

many repairs to underside of vehicle

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 143,598 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near jacking area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

various corrosion to suspension components

various corrosion to underside's

Pass 31 Jul 2013 140,407 miles

All tyres scuffed & lightly perished around sidewalls

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer aim poor

Fail 30 Jul 2013 140,391 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All tyres scuffed & lightly perished around sidewalls

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer aim poor

Pass 19 Jul 2012 137,451 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 136,381 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 133,552 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 130,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 130,185 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

scratch in windscreen A zone

Pass 3 Mar 2006 127,065 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2006 127,064 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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V879 DPB is a 2000 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V879 DPB, 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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V879 DPB is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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