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M406 SOF

1995 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

265,204 mi
Last recorded265,204 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Citroen Relay113,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM406 SOF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 265,204 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 265,200 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 264,121 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 264,102 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST MOUNTING PERISHED

O/S INNER UNDER PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 262,647 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 262,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2008 261,382 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 261,380 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 261,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 256,621 miles

slihgt play in steering colum

Pass 12 Apr 2006 252,052 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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M406 SOF is a 1995 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 113,040 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 M406 SOF, 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 31 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M406 SOF registered?

M406 SOF is a 1995 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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