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W597 MAH

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,857 mi
Last recorded85,857 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 MAH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 85,857 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch lower corroded

Offside Front floor secondary skin corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2025 85,857 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel arch lower corroded

Offside Front floor secondary skin corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 85,619 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 85,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WING/WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 84,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL TO FLOOR CORRODED

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 84,503 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SPRING HANGER TO BODY BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 83,873 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill ends both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,588 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear rear of rear inner sill corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2020 82,588 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear rear of rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,535 miles

Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 78,535 miles

Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,338 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Fail 22 Mar 2018 73,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust centre section corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Pass 10 Apr 2017 63,214 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 63,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,198 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,088 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs slight corrosion due to lack of use

Pass 31 May 2011 62,457 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,548 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 61,545 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 60,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 58,551 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 54,987 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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W597 MAH is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W597 MAH, 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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W597 MAH is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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