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N938 GOW

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,242 mi
Last recorded164,242 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 GOW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 164,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

both front inner wings starting to corrode

brake peddle rubber worn

drivers seat showing signs of wear

exhaust mountings poor

front bolted on cross bar corroding

front out riggers corroding

n/s inner sill areas heavily corroded but dose not affect any perscribed areas

n/s/ mirror casing damaged

o/s/r tail lamp cracked

temp repair to o/s door mirror

Fail 5 Nov 2010 164,222 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

both front inner wings starting to corrode

brake peddle rubber worn

drivers seat showing signs of wear

exhaust mountings poor

front bolted on cross bar corroding

front out riggers corroding

n/s inner sill areas heavily corroded but dose not affect any perscribed areas

n/s/ mirror casing damaged

o/s/r tail lamp cracked

temp repair to o/s door mirror

Pass 9 Nov 2009 158,830 miles

both door mirrors in poor condition

both front inner wheel arches corroding

n/s/ inner sill corroded but not in perscribed areas

n/s/r tyre flat

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2009 158,730 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both door mirrors in poor condition

both front inner wheel arches corroding

n/s/ inner sill corroded but not in perscribed areas

n/s/r tyre flat

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 15 May 2008 149,268 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 149,261 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2007 135,427 miles

n/s/r sill panel is rusty not in a pescribed area

slight play in both side front wheel bearings

Fail 27 Jan 2007 134,917 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r sill upright corroded but not affecting steering or braking

o/s/r light lens is cracked

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2006 12,808 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 127,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS NR LIMITS.O/S/FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT GATOR SPLIT.O/S/FRONT BRAKE HOSEIS STARTING TO PERISH.

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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N938 GOW is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N938 GOW, 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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N938 GOW is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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