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W685 VAR

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,030 mi
Last recorded146,030 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 VAR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2008 146,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 146,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 144,348 miles

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Fail 23 Jun 2006 144,348 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

n/s and o/s top shock swivels getting stiff

n/s inner cv gaitor split

o/s mirror cracked (view acceptable)

oil leak

rear number plate water marked

windscreen scratched

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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W685 VAR is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W685 VAR, 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 W685 VAR registered?

W685 VAR is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W685 VAR safe to buy?

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