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V879 GWB

2000 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,115 mi
Last recorded159,115 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 GWB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 159,115 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 159,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 148,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 14,173 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 141,725 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 126,143 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mis-shapen at tread.

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 126,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres slightly mis-shapen at tread.

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 114,732 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 113,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GWB is a 2000 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GWB, 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 V879 GWB registered?

V879 GWB is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V879 GWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V879 GWB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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