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N860 DKC

1996 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,633 mi
Last recorded76,633 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 DKC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,633 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 76,633 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrossion formed on underside of vehicle in non prescribed areas

nearside front metal brake pipes & nearside rear metal brake pipe corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria - just meets the pass standard

nearside rear shock absorber casing damaged

power steering pipes heavily corrodded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 74,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrossion formed on underside of vehicle in non prescribed areas

nearside front metal brake pipes & nearside rear metal brake pipe corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria - just meets the pass standard

nearside rear shock absorber casing damaged

power steering pipes heavily corrodded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

limited life on exhaust

pas pipes heavily corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,251 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 73,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

radiator cross member badly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 71,579 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 71,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,707 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 65,687 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,796 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 59,796 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front 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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N860 DKC is a 1996 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N860 DKC, 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 N860 DKC registered?

N860 DKC is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N860 DKC shows 14 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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