CarVerify

Free Car Check

W178 KNU

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,209 mi
Last recorded159,209 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 KNU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 159,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Jul 2019 159,200 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pads very low

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2018 155,613 miles

corrosion to none perscribed areas rear

Fail 17 Jul 2018 155,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to none perscribed areas rear

Pass 19 Jul 2017 152,341 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 152,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating light unit taped up (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 2nd axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 2nd axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 2nd axle (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 148,906 miles

handbrake on min pass 16%

Fail 12 Jul 2016 148,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

handbrake on min pass 16%

Pass 2 Jul 2015 145,984 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 145,984 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 144,213 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Two fuel tank straps corroded (tank still secure)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 144,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

two fuel tank straps corroded(tank still secure)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 141,638 miles

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

o/s mirror slight cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2013 141,633 miles

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

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

o/s mirror slight cracked

slight bind o/s rear brake axle one

Pass 19 Jul 2012 139,949 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 139,949 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2011 138,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 136,301 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,440 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 133,393 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 119,357 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 119,357 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 100,127 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Citroen Relay reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W178 KNU is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W178 KNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W178 KNU?

You can check the full history of W178 KNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W178 KNU registered?

W178 KNU is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W178 KNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W178 KNU shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W178 KNU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W178 KNU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.