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W253 TGU

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,899 mi
Last recorded91,899 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 TGU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 91,899 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front shock absorber upper attachment mountings slightly stiff

both rear cross brake pipes greased preventing inspection

nearside outer sill corroded but not yet affecting prescribed areas

offside front mirror damaged but not seriously affecting the view to rear

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

parking brake imbalance

rear floor slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2010 91,899 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front shock absorber upper attachment mountings slightly stiff

both rear cross brake pipes greased preventing inspection

nearside outer sill corroded but not yet affecting prescribed areas

offside front mirror damaged but not seriously affecting the view to rear

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

parking brake imbalance

rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,254 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 73,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,474 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 57,061 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 56,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 49,928 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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W253 TGU is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W253 TGU, 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 W253 TGU registered?

W253 TGU is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W253 TGU safe to buy?

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