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M261 PRN

1994 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

120,917 mi
Last recorded120,917 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Citroen Relay113,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 PRN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 120,917 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion in vehicle

front x member corroded

Fail 5 May 2009 120,915 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion in vehicle

front x member corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 115,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 115,433 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Both rear shock absorbers in poor condition.

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

Corossion to prescribed and non prescribed load bearing areas of vehicle.

Exstensive previous welding repairs

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 110,870 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 110,796 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Apr 2006 106,852 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 106,792 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 106,067 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M261 PRN is a 1994 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1994 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 113,587 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 M261 PRN, 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 32 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M261 PRN is a 1994 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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