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P173 NVX

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,680 mi
Last recorded179,680 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 NVX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2009 179,680 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 178,489 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 178,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

advise rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2007 172,826 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 167,741 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 167,741 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P173 NVX is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 107,779 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 P173 NVX, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P173 NVX registered?

P173 NVX is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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