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X543 AWS

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

131,873 mi
Last recorded131,873 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 AWS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 131,873 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 131,873 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 13,175 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in end of chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 13,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess airbag cracked/perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess airbag cracked/perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 12,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

under side under seald

Fail 15 Jun 2022 12,864 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play 2 axel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play 3 axel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

under side under seald

Pass 13 May 2021 128,355 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play front wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 128,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking rear airbag (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play front wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 126,890 miles

Nearside Front inner sill step corroded out with prescribed area

Fail 9 Jul 2019 126,890 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded below hand brake mounting under vehicle (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 125,713 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear rear tyre wearing close to limit

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s/f,n/s/f inner sill step corroded

o/s/r,n/s/r all 4 tyres cracked/perished

Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,910 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 123,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin not visible through wheel (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face outside face not visible (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 122,900 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 122,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 122,721 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/side inner wheel arch plus jacking point are corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 122,551 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/side inner wheel arch plus jacking point are corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 121,097 miles

both front brakes are slightly binding

Pass 13 Jun 2012 120,880 miles

exhaust mount missing exhaust still secure

headlamp levelling device inop

on brake test .noise heard from front wheel bearings

parking brake lever catching on seat controls

Pass 11 Jun 2011 119,195 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 119,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2010 118,782 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 118,774 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 102,453 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 81,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 81,569 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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X543 AWS is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 X543 AWS, 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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X543 AWS is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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