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W297 XFM

2000 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,882 mi
Last recorded117,882 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 XFM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 117,882 miles

General underbody corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 117,871 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking rigid brake line (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working faulty horn button (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rigid brake line leaking fluid (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 116,826 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Nearside & Offside. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 116,826 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Nearside & Offside. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 116,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 116,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 115,864 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 115,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle axle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing End alxe (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 174,286 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 166,227 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 165,243 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 165,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding axle 2 (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding axle 3 (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 164,076 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 164,063 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing bolt loose (2.4.E.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 163,180 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2013 155,062 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 155,058 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 144,221 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 144,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 134,603 miles

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

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r seat has slight movement at base

Pass 7 May 2010 121,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 110,828 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 99,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 87,058 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 87,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2006 7,359 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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W297 XFM is a 2000 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W297 XFM, 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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W297 XFM is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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