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N358 LWT

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,356 mi
Last recorded36,356 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN358 LWT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,356 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,003 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2015 36,001 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,597 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 31,569 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,187 miles

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

body corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2012 29,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

body corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,878 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front cross member corroded

o/s sill corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,708 miles

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

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

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

front crossmember/radiator support corroded and weak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,036 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 26,036 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 25,525 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,525 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,084 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 24,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,647 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 22,647 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

n/s/f upper brake pipe corroded

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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N358 LWT is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 N358 LWT, 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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N358 LWT is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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