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W52 NAU

2000 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests20 (8 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

17,447 mi
Last recorded17,447 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 NAU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 17,447 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 17,446 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both lower door steps (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner wings (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2015 16,417 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 16,417 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 16,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 13,420 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 13,037 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2010 8,519 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 8,428 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 8,367 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

condition of all passenger seat belts

emergency exit is stiff in operation

nearside and offside front floors are corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis legs are corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 767 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 758 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

power steering resevoir low

Fail 23 Jun 2009 7,499 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit attachment insecure (2.4.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

power steering resevoir level is low

rear exterior emergency door marking missing

Pass 17 May 2007 2,430 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 2,430 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Fail 2 May 2007 2,426 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside upper stop light not working. †offside rear body suppot box section cracked. †nail in nearside rearmost tyre tread.

Pass 10 May 2006 86,919 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 86,914 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.1b)

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

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Pass 9 May 2005 78,600 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 78,572 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.2b)

Offside Front Air suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.2b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.2b)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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W52 NAU is a 2000 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 W52 NAU, 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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W52 NAU is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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