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X356 FDV

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,476 mi
Last recorded105,476 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX356 FDV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,476 miles

N/S AND O/S MIRRORS DAMAGED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

WIPERS SPLIT

Fail 28 Jan 2013 105,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S AND O/S MIRRORS DAMAGED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

WIPERS SPLIT

Pass 1 Feb 2012 101,946 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX PEELING

O/S MIRROR HOUSING AND LOWER MIRROR DAMAGED

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Fail 30 Jan 2012 101,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED

N/S REG LAMP DIM

O/S MIRROR HOUSING AND LOWER MIRROR DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST BOX PEELING

Pass 31 Jan 2011 97,108 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 97,075 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ns mirror cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2010 91,257 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 21 Jan 2010 91,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2009 84,749 miles

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre is perishing on sidewall

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,888 miles

front pads look low, slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jan 2008 77,888 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads look low, slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2007 70,128 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 70,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f headlamp pattern dim water in lamp recommend replacement soon

Pass 2 Sep 2005 56,466 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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X356 FDV is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X356 FDV, 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 X356 FDV registered?

X356 FDV is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X356 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X356 FDV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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