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N563 LWR

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,059 mi
Last recorded118,059 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN563 LWR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 118,059 miles

Front radiator mounting bracket corroded

NS Sill corroded not in prescribed area

NSF inner Driveshaft gaiter split

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OSf sill near seatbelt mounting corroded but outside 30 cm

Fail 29 Apr 2008 117,184 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

break pad wires broken, nearside inner driveshafrt gaiter split, play in both rear wheel bearings.

front x-member badly corroded but not in prescribed area(this is also radiator mounting)

nearside break disc corroded.

noise on engine suspect exhauster pump or pulley?

number plate lamp mounting starting to detach, offside rear lamp lens damaged, nearside rear shocker shroud corroded.

offside sill corroded but not in prescribed area.

Pass 24 May 2007 112,456 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 112,255 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

front brake discs corroding, pad warning light wires broken, side door will not open, auto headlamp adjuster not working, nearside rear tyre 3mm, play in nearside rear hub bearing.

fuel tank corroding, nearside front driveshaft inner boot split,front cross member/radiator mounting badly corroded.

Pass 17 May 2006 104,105 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 104,105 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small hole nearside sill, front x/member badly corroded,1 spare wheel bolt not tightened fully.

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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N563 LWR is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N563 LWR, 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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N563 LWR is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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