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N160 RVC

1996 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,453 mi
Last recorded57,453 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 RVC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,453 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 54,043 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 50,407 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 48,308 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 48,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,508 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,934 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,461 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 44,318 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,622 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 43,612 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N160 RVC is a 1996 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N160 RVC, 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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What year was N160 RVC registered?

N160 RVC is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N160 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N160 RVC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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