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N308 NFE

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 NFE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025
Fail 1 Sep 2025 90,417 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 88,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 88,951 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 86,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 86,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 86,855 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel system component leaking PUMP (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements HIDDEN BY TOW BAR (0.1 (d))

Upper Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear CORNER BODY DAMAGED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 86,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,304 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 84,299 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded as marked on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,684 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Rear brake pipe across axle and all front brake pipes corroded- advise replacement soon

Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,520 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015
Fail 23 Jul 2012 78,520 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 74,070 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 72,345 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 72,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Vehicle has oil leak from front of engine

Vehicles brake pad wear sensor wiring adrfit N/S/F

Pass 10 Apr 2007 68,533 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 68,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 64,789 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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N308 NFE is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N308 NFE, 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 N308 NFE registered?

N308 NFE is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N308 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N308 NFE shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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