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P159 TWV

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,925 mi
Last recorded165,925 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 TWV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 165,925 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 165,925 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 163,813 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 159,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 153,762 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

under side of the vehicle is corroded including floor pan, chassis and suspension components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 148,464 miles

Both front suspension lower arm bushes worn

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

Offside Sill corroded but not with in 30cm of any brake steering or suspension mount.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 148,461 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Between load valve and suspension (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded On rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front suspension lower arm bushes worn

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

Offside Sill corroded but not with in 30cm of any brake steering or suspension mount.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 143,869 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 143,865 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 138,875 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing and offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 135,506 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear crossmember corroded.

Fail 16 Jan 2013 134,453 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear crossmember corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 128,204 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

gear selection stiff.

Fail 14 Jan 2012 128,163 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

gear selection stiff.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 118,877 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 109,787 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 100,380 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 92,007 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 91,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 81,542 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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P159 TWV is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P159 TWV, 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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P159 TWV is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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