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N745 DTP

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

149,447 mi
Last recorded149,447 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN745 DTP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2009 149,447 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

nearside sills have further significant corrosion for which repair should be considered because ; 1) it will complete the repair, and 2) to ensure the repairs extend fully to a sound area of body work

Pass 22 Jan 2008 148,215 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 148,202 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 146,169 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 146,165 miles

Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

front brake balance

Pass 24 Jan 2006 144,940 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 144,935 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

front brake pads are near limits and will need inspection.

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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N745 DTP is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N745 DTP, 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 N745 DTP registered?

N745 DTP is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N745 DTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N745 DTP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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