CarVerify

Free Car Check

W291 DFC

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,954 mi
Last recorded153,954 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
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

RegistrationW291 DFC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 153,954 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 153,944 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

bonnet hindge broken

Pass 19 Oct 2007 140,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

part of bonet hinges broken

Fail 5 Oct 2007 140,838 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake travel high

part of bonet hinges broken

Pass 5 Oct 2006 123,759 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 123,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 104,209 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2005 104,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

W291 DFC 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 50%.

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 W291 DFC, 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 W291 DFC?

You can check the full history of W291 DFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W291 DFC registered?

W291 DFC is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W291 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W291 DFC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W291 DFC 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 W291 DFC. 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.