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N561 YAO

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,236 mi
Last recorded169,236 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 YAO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 169,236 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 169,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on under side

Pass 25 Mar 2019 169,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reversing light staying on

Pass 10 Apr 2018 169,233 miles

handbrake cable fouling exhaust

Fail 10 Apr 2018 169,233 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

handbrake cable fouling exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2017 169,236 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 169,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2016 169,238 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 169,238 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 169,236 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 169,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

slight smear front wipers

Fail 22 Sep 2011 169,235 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

brake discs poor condition

extensive welding repairs & underseal

Fail 14 Sep 2010 169,236 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sills to floors corroded

bulkheads corroded

n/s headlamp pattern slightly weak

rear panel under bumper corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 169,236 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

both sills to floors corroded

bulkheads corroded

n/s headlamp pattern slightly weak

rear panel under bumper corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2009 168,460 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 168,460 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 168,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 166,237 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 160,662 miles

advise damage to front chassis legs

Fail 23 Mar 2006 160,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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N561 YAO is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N561 YAO, 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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N561 YAO is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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