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J467 EMA

1996 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,767 mi
Last recorded71,767 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ467 EMA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 71,767 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking oints /inner sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 71,767 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking oints /inner sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 71,767 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor plan(chalked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step(chalked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch(chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill(chalked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor plan(chalked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch(chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg at 3 points (all chalked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor plan(chalked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 71,767 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 71,767 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 71,767 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner chassis marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,767 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,141 miles

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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J467 EMA is a 1996 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 112,095 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 J467 EMA, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J467 EMA is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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