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X971 DFB

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,988 mi
Last recorded63,988 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 DFB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 63,988 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 60,311 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,293 miles

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

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

chassis slightly rusty

front brake pipes x4 greased around outer wheel arches

Fail 12 Jun 2014 60,293 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

chassis slightly rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,678 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 586,666 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,951 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 50,951 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,521 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 41,521 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,942 miles

slight play in steering rack ,

tempary repair to o/s/r lamp lens

Fail 17 Aug 2009 37,942 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

slight play in steering rack ,

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,052 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

slight play both front w/bearings

Fail 19 Aug 2008 34,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play both front w/bearings

Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,095 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 32,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,130 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 30,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X971 DFB is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X971 DFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X971 DFB registered?

X971 DFB is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X971 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X971 DFB shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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