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N481 VJH

1995 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

244,020 mi
Last recorded244,020 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Citroen Relay113,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 VJH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 244,020 miles

front x member holled

welded and undersealed throughout

Fail 20 Nov 2015 244,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured center (2.4.A.3)

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

front x member holled

welded and undersealed throughout

Fail 2 Sep 2015 244,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured inner arch/ turret x3 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured inner cill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured inner arch / turret x4 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured front cill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured x member both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front x member rotten

Pass 8 Aug 2014 239,971 miles

corrosian throughout

front x member corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 230,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosian throughout

Fail 23 Aug 2013 230,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosian throughout

Pass 17 Aug 2012 213,610 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 213,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 202,594 miles

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

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

surface corrosian starting cills inner wings rear vallance front x member ect

Fail 24 Aug 2011 202,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

surface corrosian starting cills inner wings rear vallance front x member ect

Pass 27 Aug 2010 84,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded

o/s/front chassis by subframe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 163,313 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 163,305 miles

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 146,356 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 146,356 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 135,910 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 135,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N481 VJH is a 1995 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N481 VJH, 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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N481 VJH is a 1995 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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