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N853 ECW

1995 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,298 mi
Last recorded108,298 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Citroen Relay113,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 ECW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 108,298 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 108,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 96,226 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 96,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 92,857 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 88,768 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs corroded to borderline

OSF brake hoses cracking slightly

Play in NSF wishbone rear bush

Rear spring hangers corroded

Slight coolant leak @ fanswitch

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Spare tyre deflated

Steering rack worn / noisy

Fail 12 Jun 2006 88,767 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front brake discs corroded to borderline

Osf brake hoses cracking slightly

Play in NSF Wishbone rear bush

Rear spring hangers corroded

Slight coolant leak @ fanswitch

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Steering rack worn / noisy

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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N853 ECW is a 1995 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N853 ECW, 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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What year was N853 ECW registered?

N853 ECW is a 1995 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 November 1995.

Is N853 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N853 ECW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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