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N851 BFY

1995 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

178,043 mi
Last recorded178,043 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Citroen Relay113,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN851 BFY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 178,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 178,015 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 177,767 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 176,418 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 176,411 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective secured with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills been repaired covered in undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 176,406 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills been repaired covered in undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 176,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 175,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 175,020 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 1 May 2019 173,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 173,170 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,240 miles

slight mist of oil

Fail 23 Oct 2013 172,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded and holed outside prescribed area

nearside mirror lens damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2012 169,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front outer sill corroded in non prescribed area

Fail 6 Oct 2012 169,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front outer sill corroded in non prescribed area

Fail 25 Oct 2011 166,711 miles

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

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

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

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

wiper spindles worn

Pass 25 Oct 2011 166,711 miles

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

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

wiper spindles worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 166,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 163,502 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 163,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 159,505 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 154,035 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 15,387 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 148,173 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 142,334 miles

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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N851 BFY is a 1995 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1995 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 113,040 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 N851 BFY, 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 31 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N851 BFY is a 1995 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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