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N283 WAU

1995 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,880 mi
Last recorded82,880 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Citroen Relay113,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 WAU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2016 82,880 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Body has serious corrosion in areas not supporting a prescribed area

Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 78,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front radiator support slighty detriated

Fail 22 May 2014 78,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside front radiator support slighty detriated

Pass 14 May 2013 76,262 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 67,981 miles

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

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

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

sills corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,956 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

sills corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,386 miles

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

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

corrossion holes in n/s and o/s/r inner sills

no spare wheel in carrier

Fail 23 Sep 2010 61,386 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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)

corrossion holes in n/s and o/s/r inner sills

no spare wheel in carrier

Pass 26 Sep 2009 56,678 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 56,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 50,521 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,933 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 44,933 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,076 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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N283 WAU is a 1995 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N283 WAU, 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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N283 WAU is a 1995 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 September 1995.

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