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N507 HCR

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,200 mi
Last recorded204,200 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN507 HCR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 204,200 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 204,199 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 201,613 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 201,613 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 201,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 189,056 miles

both front seats in poor condition

cluch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to offside front chassis leg (strong advise)

front brake hoses perished

nearside inner sill excessively corroded (strong advise)

offside front inner c.v boot split

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

windscreen washers inop on nearside front

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2006 188,777 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

both rear shockabsorber shrouds corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to offside front chassis leg-not in prescribed area

offside front inner constant velocity gaiter split

passenger and drivers seats in poor condition

strong advise--nearside inner sill heavily corroded--non structural

windscreen washers inoperative at nearside

windscreen wipers deteriorating

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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N507 HCR is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N507 HCR, 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 N507 HCR registered?

N507 HCR is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N507 HCR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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