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W471 MHU

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests35 (18 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

110,089 mi
Last recorded110,089 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 MHU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 17 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 110,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 110,088 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central inner within 30cm to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount behind rear wheel to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount missing or damaged recommend replacing asap 3 broken out of six (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 110,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 107,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 106,858 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2024 106,857 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2024 106,855 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2023 106,176 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 106,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Inner of 2 brake hoses to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,508 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Front discs corroded

n/s anti roll bar link perished

Fail 25 Mar 2022 104,491 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion under vehicle

Exhaust rubbers perished

Front discs corroded

Oil leak

n/s anti roll bar link perished

Fail 4 Feb 2022 104,467 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/out rigger, chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & chassis out rigger, chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter sill, by leaf spring mount, chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & chassis out rigger, chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front & centre, exhaust rubber hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heavy corrosion to both inner sills, not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 104,434 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to outer rigger with in 30cm of n/s/r leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to outer rigger with in 30cm of o/s/r leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

under body of the vehicle corroding at various places.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,097 miles

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

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion near body mountins (6.2.2 (c) (i))

slight movement in both lower swivel joints

Fail 20 Mar 2019 102,090 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near front sub frame assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion near body mountins (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle covered in think under seal

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis corroded

exhaust has a minor leak of gases

vehicle rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2015 89,614 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

chassis corroded

vehicle rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,489 miles

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

Nearside and Offside rear spring hangers corroding

Nearside front inner arch corroding

Offside front inner arch corroding

Rear crossmember corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2014 87,483 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and Offside rear spring hangers corroding

Nearside front inner arch corroding

Offside front inner arch corroding

Offside underpanel corroding

Rear crossmember corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2013 86,713 miles

All rear brake pipes corroding

Front crossmember corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear crossmember corroding

Rear floors corroding

Fail 30 Sep 2013 86,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

All rear brake pipes corroding

Front crossmember corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear crossmember corroding

Rear floors corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,565 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear spring hangers areas corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear lower under panles corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2012 85,563 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside rear spring hanger areas corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear lower underpanels corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,809 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 84,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 84,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,481 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 83,481 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 82,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 80,358 miles

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

Nearside and offside lower body panels holed by corrosion not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 76,216 miles

front discs have slight lip

Pass 14 Aug 2006 71,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 66,839 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 66,825 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W471 MHU is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 W471 MHU, 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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W471 MHU is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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