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X796 EAE

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

170,340 mi
Last recorded170,340 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 EAE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 170,340 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lens broken

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.6.2)

underside of vehicle cab corroded but not within prescribed area limits

Fail 23 Oct 2017 170,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 170,340 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play 1st axle (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 1st axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 170,340 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated 1st axle (2.6.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured 3rd axle n/s (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured 2nd axle o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play 1st axle (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 1st axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 170,340 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 170,340 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 167,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

n/s/r tyre inner wall perrishing

Fail 17 Oct 2013 167,867 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

n/s/r tyre inner wall perrishing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 159,168 miles

Bonnet catch

Coolant header tank cap missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Ns inner sill corroded ( front )

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 158,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

water expansion tank pressure cap missing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 149,358 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 149,358 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 140,456 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r front wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r/ rear wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/r front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2010 140,456 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r front wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r/ rear wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/r front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2010 140,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

n/s/f bottom ball joimt rubber split

Pass 23 Jun 2009 135,260 miles

bodyworkdamage eveident

drivers seat torn

Fail 23 Jun 2009 135,260 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

bodyworkdamage eveident

drivers seat torn

Pass 27 May 2008 131,149 miles

accident damage eveident , bonnet, grill, etc

Fail 13 May 2008 131,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

accident damage eveident , bonnet, grill, etc

exhaust mounts inferior repair

Pass 19 Jun 2007 127,541 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 127,541 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 122,714 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 122,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X796 EAE is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 X796 EAE, 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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X796 EAE is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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