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P208 EAL

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,591 mi
Last recorded163,591 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 EAL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 163,591 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 163,571 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 163,365 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 162,991 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 162,436 miles

wiper blades getting ready for replacing

Pass 26 Apr 2012 161,227 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 161,207 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 159,936 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 157,176 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 157,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

parking brake on last reserve of travel

Fail 16 Sep 2009 157,019 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 156,038 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 154,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 149,738 miles

Some wear on front brake pads check again next service. †NOTE**** vehicle converted to motor home,weight check 2600kgs.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 143,101 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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P208 EAL is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P208 EAL, 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 P208 EAL registered?

P208 EAL is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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