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N161 RAC

1995 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,336 mi
Last recorded105,336 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Citroen Relay113,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 RAC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 105,336 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 10,418 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front driveshaft fouls on subframe when wheels hanging

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant stain at bottom of radiator

exhaust rubbers badly split

Fail 5 Feb 2018 10,417 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osf inner wheel arch under battery, very close to engine mount (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight difficult to turn and coil spring judders when turning (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section for shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section for shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front driveshaft fouls on subframe when wheels hanging

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant stain at bottom of radiator

exhaust rubbers badly split

Fail 12 May 2017 104,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 82% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 148,425 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 104,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 102,382 miles

vehicle needs work to survive

pas pipes rusty

rear vallance corroded

slight drag on n/s rear brake

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s front brake warning pad indicator wire broken

n/s rear arch needs attention

o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 102,382 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s front brake warning pad indicator wire broken

n/s rear arch needs attention

o/s inner sill corroded

pas pipes rusty

rear vallance corroded

slight drag on n/s rear brake

vehicle needs work to survive

Pass 17 May 2013 100,987 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear vallance corroding

Fail 13 May 2013 100,987 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear vallance corroding

Fail 30 May 2012 99,920 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s front brake low efficiency

pas pipes corroding

rear arches need attention

silencer mounting rubbers starting to perish

some underbody rust

washer jets weak

Pass 30 May 2012 99,920 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s front brake low efficiency

pas pipes corroding

rear arches need attention

silencer mounting rubbers starting to perish

some underbody rust

washer jets weak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 98,912 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

needs attention to front inner wings

pas pipes corroding

rear arches need attention

Fail 8 Jun 2011 98,912 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

pas pipes corroding

rear arches need attention

Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,222 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front brake low efficiency

rear bumper corroded

some underbody rust

Pass 31 Mar 2009 94,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

o/s front suspension top bearing stiff

Fail 31 Mar 2009 94,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

o/s front suspension top bearing stiff

Pass 17 Mar 2008 92,179 miles

2x wipers deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

silencer mounts perished

Fail 15 Mar 2008 92,175 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

2x wipers deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

silencer mounts perished

Pass 18 Jan 2007 888,852 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front inner wing some corrision

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2006 77,993 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 77,994 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres starting to wear on edges

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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N161 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N161 RAC, 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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N161 RAC is a 1995 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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