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P240 HVR

1996 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,553 mi
Last recorded117,553 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 HVR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 117,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

front number plate starting to deteriorate

general corrosion underside

Pass 16 Oct 2008 114,375 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 114,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 107,343 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 107,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 97,818 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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P240 HVR is a 1996 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P240 HVR, 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 P240 HVR registered?

P240 HVR is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P240 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 HVR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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