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N886 WAN

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

154,573 mi
Last recorded154,573 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN886 WAN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 154,573 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s n/s rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 19 Nov 2024 153,619 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s rear tyre side wall

Pass 4 Dec 2023 151,656 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre side wall

Pass 21 Nov 2022 149,114 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s rear to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 148,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 146,671 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 146,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 142,138 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

front discs corroded

n/s sill corroded

o/s n/s rear leaf spring mountings corroded

sump corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 142,128 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s front inner wing to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

front crossmember corroded

front discs corroded

n/s sill corroded

o/s n/s rear leaf spring mountings corroded

sump corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 138,932 miles

advise rear leaf spring mountings corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 136,827 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2017 136,827 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 133,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubber rings perished and splitting

Pass 5 May 2015 131,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 127,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front upper marker light inop

Pass 9 May 2013 125,558 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 121,738 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 118,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres skitting

Fail 17 May 2011 116,367 miles

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres skitting

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 113,499 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 May 2010 113,499 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 109,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 103,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front discs rusty from lack of use

Fail 1 May 2008 103,099 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front discs rusty from lack of use

Pass 25 Apr 2007 99,429 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 99,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

top front nearside marker light very dim

Pass 3 May 2006 94,985 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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N886 WAN is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N886 WAN, 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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N886 WAN is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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