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X789 NEO

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

5,802 mi
Last recorded5,802 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 NEO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 5,802 miles

covers under vehicle

discs corrodfed

Fail 24 May 2012

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

covers under vehicle

discs corrodfed

Pass 27 May 2011 58,023 miles

both rear and both front shockers corroded

both sills corroded

covers under vehicle

exhaust corroded

scoil prings corroded

spare tyre straps corroded

welding covered

Fail 26 May 2011 58,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear and both front shockers corroded

covers under vehicle

exhaust corroded

scoil prings corroded

spare tyre straps corroded

Pass 29 May 2010 56,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust coroded

leaf springs corroded

nearside front and offside front indicator lens broken slightly but still showing orange light

nearside front seat torn

nearside front tyre inner edge worn bold will need to be changed soon

nearside rear shocker casing broken

welding covered with substance unable to assess properley

nearside front tyre inner walll has a cut but no cords exposed

Fail 27 May 2010 56,024 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust coroded

leaf springs corroded

nearside ear shocker casing broken

nearside front and offside front indicators slightly broken but still showing oragne light

nearside front seat torn

nearside front tyre edge worn bold will need to be changed very soon

nearside front tyre inner wwall cur but no cords exposed

offside front inner arch orroded

Pass 29 May 2009 56,023 miles

both rear handbrake cables starting to fray slightly

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

unable to check under engine area properly due to plastic covers

Fail 27 May 2009 56,023 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear handbrake cables starting to fray slightly

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

unable to check under engine area properly due to plastic covers

Fail 28 May 2008 56,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2008 56,023 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2007 56,025 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 48,128 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 48,128 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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X789 NEO is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 X789 NEO, 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 X789 NEO registered?

X789 NEO is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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