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N244 BWC

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,259 mi
Last recorded127,259 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN244 BWC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2014 127,259 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

1 x rear chassis crossmember very corroded

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

power steering pipes corroded

tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Sep 2013 121,961 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

bulk head slightly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 121,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

bulk head slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 118,709 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake disc heat shields corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

power steering was an option on this vehicle but it has been disconnected/removed. But in such a way that it no adverse effect to the steering

Fail 3 Sep 2012 118,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake disc heat shields corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 116,489 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake disc heat shields detiorated

both rear shock absorber dust covers detiorated

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 113,640 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 113,600 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front outer sill corroded

rear leaf spring front mounts slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 110,263 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 110,239 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 106,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 101,788 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear tyres side walls perishing

offside front inside wheel arch slightly corroded

rear load area wood lined

Pass 13 Sep 2006 95,968 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 95,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N244 BWC is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N244 BWC, 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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N244 BWC is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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