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N49 TCG

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,553 mi
Last recorded181,553 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 TCG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 181,553 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

handbrake lever has some travel

offside stop lamp dimmer than nearside

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 13 May 2010 181,514 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

offside stop lamp dimmer than nearside

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 8 Jun 2009 176,814 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rubber mounts perrished.

front number plate cracked.

nearside front shock absorber top mount bearing siezed.

nut,bolt & spring arrangement loose on exhaust manifold but exhaust is not blowing.

off side outer sill rusted through.

windscreen chipped & scratched.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 176,796 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rubber mounts perrished.

front number plate cracked.

nearside front shock absorber top mount bearing siezed.

nut,bolt & spring arrangement loose on exhaust manifold but exhaust is not blowing.

windscreen chipped & scratched.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 176,483 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 176,191 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 175,472 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 175,470 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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N49 TCG is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N49 TCG, 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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N49 TCG is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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