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N296 JWY

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,818 mi
Last recorded75,818 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 JWY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 75,818 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 75,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 72,700 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator mtg 1 bolt missing 1 bolt loose but secure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine mtg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 71,646 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 69,089 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 69,086 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lpg pipe runs close to exaust system

Pass 7 Jul 2021 68,195 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,015 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,731 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 63,731 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 62,506 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 61,683 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,134 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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N296 JWY is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N296 JWY, 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 N296 JWY registered?

N296 JWY is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N296 JWY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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