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W179 KNU

2000 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,240 mi
Last recorded151,240 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 KNU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 151,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 150,099 miles

brakes only just met requirement

Fail 14 Mar 2022 150,088 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 149,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 149,263 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2020 149,256 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both frt chassis rails corroded

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 148,993 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 146,474 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 146,474 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 144,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside upper and lower running lights inop

Fail 4 Mar 2014 144,256 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front floors n/s and o/s rusted

handbrake cables rubbing

offside front flexi brake hose starting to perish

tail pipe rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2013 141,078 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 138,046 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 135,335 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 131,888 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 131,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 126,932 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 126,930 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

rubber around front windscreen loose.windscreen secure bonded.

slight play in o/s/f wishbone bush

slight play in steering rack/n/s

Pass 10 Aug 2007 113,687 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 113,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

rear sub frames have been welded in several places.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 94,186 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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W179 KNU is a 2000 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W179 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.

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W179 KNU is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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