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N987 VAU

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,873 mi
Last recorded52,873 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 VAU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 52,873 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 51,583 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 50,750 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under chassis and brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 25 Jan 2023 50,051 miles

under chassis covered in underseal

Pass 1 Feb 2022 49,350 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 48,471 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 47,754 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 46,370 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 45,277 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,151 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,112 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,079 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 41,245 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,699 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,426 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,653 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 36,780 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,074 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,385 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 35,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,303 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,435 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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N987 VAU is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N987 VAU, 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 N987 VAU registered?

N987 VAU is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 January 1996.

Is N987 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N987 VAU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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