1997 Citroen Relay 2.4L Diesel · P493 GVO
1997 Citroen Relay (2.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 393,596 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN RELAY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 393,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P493 GVO Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 393,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P493 GVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Citroen Relay (P493 GVO) between December 2016 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
P493 GVO Mileage History
- 30/12/201668,806 mi
- 07/06/20226,890 mi-61,916 mi
- 06/07/202268,927 mi+62,037 mi
- 28/07/202371,578 mi+2,651 mi
- 22/08/202371,578 mi
- 24/08/202371,578 mi
- 10/07/202571,585 mi+7 mi
- 18/07/202571,602 mi+17 mi
- 07/08/2026393,595 mi+321,993 mi
- 13/08/2026393,596 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 33,768 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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