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W523 NBJ

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,321 mi
Last recorded79,321 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 NBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 79,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both front Shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 76,011 miles

BOTH SIDES INNER AND OUTER SILLS SLIGHT CORROSION

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES OUTER CASINGS CORODED (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect SHOCK SLIGHT LEAK AND OUTER CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,369 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides track-rod ends slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake-hose deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2017 73,195 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 73,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,475 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,402 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 69,402 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,339 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,094 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 63,094 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,016 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,751 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,269 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,219 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,352 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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W523 NBJ is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W523 NBJ, 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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W523 NBJ is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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