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N817 HWT

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

33,892 mi
Last recorded33,892 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 HWT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 33,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2017 33,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,872 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 32,872 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,428 miles

Engine coolant header tank empty

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed

Front bumper insecure n/s

Fail 24 Jun 2013 32,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant header tank empty

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed

Front bumper insecure n/s

Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,395 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 32,391 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,288 miles

parking brake effort low

Fail 19 Jan 2010 32,284 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,571 miles

inner front brake pads wearing near limit

Fail 16 Jan 2009 31,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner front brake pads wearing near limit

Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,620 miles

VAN IS LOADED FULLY AND SITTING ON REAR BUMP STOPS

Fail 23 Jan 2008 31,611 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,380 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 31,380 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,940 miles

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

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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N817 HWT is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N817 HWT, 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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N817 HWT is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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