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W561 MJA

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,189 mi
Last recorded61,189 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW561 MJA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front crossmember badly corroded through, o/s crossmember mount corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper marker light inop

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both mounting rubbers split/perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 61,188 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch, brake pipe mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front crossmember badly corroded through, o/s crossmember mount corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper marker light inop

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both mounting rubbers split/perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 59,534 miles

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

Front crossmember and o/s/f mounting area starting to corrode

Front power steering pipes corroding

Nearside Rear upper marker light not working

Pass 20 Dec 2019 57,792 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front crossmember corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear upper non obligatory marker light inop

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 57,792 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front crossmember corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear upper non obligatory marker light inop

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 55,983 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,988 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak rear main seal ()

Fail 27 Dec 2017 52,941 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch a pipe for motorhome system is hanging loosely near the wheel

Oil leak rear main seal ()

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,684 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 50,648 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 47,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 43,319 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 43,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 39,670 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,510 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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W561 MJA is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W561 MJA, 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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What year was W561 MJA registered?

W561 MJA is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W561 MJA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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