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X712 CAE

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

133,184 mi
Last recorded133,184 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 CAE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 133,184 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 132,514 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 125,833 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise corrosion on o/s/f metal brake pipe

advise exhaust rusty and has loose baffles in boxes minor leak of exhaust on centre section at welded repair rubber mounts on exhaust perishing and cracking advise repair

both front hubs and n/s/r hub have slight play

both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

clutch requires attention

suspension aged in places

various oil leaks monitor

Fail 10 Apr 2007 125,814 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Apr 2007 125,800 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise corrosion on o/s/f metal brake pipe

advise exhaust rusty and has loose baffles in boxes minor leak of exhaust on centre section at welded repair rubber mounts on exhaust perishing and cracking advise repair

both front hubs and n/s/r hub have slight play

both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

brake fluid level in resivior low monitor

clutch requires attention

suspension aged in places

various oil leaks monitor

Pass 31 Mar 2006 120,884 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 120,654 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X712 CAE is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 X712 CAE, 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 X712 CAE registered?

X712 CAE is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X712 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X712 CAE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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