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P260 CRM

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,371 mi
Last recorded140,371 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 CRM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 140,371 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2011 140,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front discs surface corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2009 135,766 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

advanced corrosion in front brake pipe near master cylinder

advanced corrosion in nearside front brake pipe

border line deterioration in both front brake discs recommend replacement

border line wear/free play in nearside front suspension swivel ball joint (recommend attention)

both front chassis out riggers corroded & holed just outside testable area

both front floors/chassis corroded & holed just outside testable area

corrosion in vehicle generally

internal mirror missing

nearside centre under sill corroded & holed

offside centre under sill corroded & holed

offside front chassis leg & front cross member corroded & holed

offside front door step corroded & holed

Fail 9 Nov 2009 135,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

advanced corrosion in front brake pipe near master cylinder

advanced corrosion in nearside front brake pipe

border line deterioration in both front brake discs recommend replacement

border line wear/free play in nearside front suspension swivel ball joint (recommend attention)

both front chassis out riggers corroded & holed just outside testable area

both front floors/chassis corroded & holed just outside testable area

corrosion in vehicle generally

internal mirror missing

nearside centre under sill corroded & holed

offside centre under sill corroded & holed

offside front chassis leg & front cross member corroded & holed

offside front door step corroded & holed

Fail 23 Oct 2009 135,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

advanced corrosion in front brake pipe near master cylinder

border line deterioration in both front brake discs recommend replacement

border line wear/free play in nearside front suspension lower swivel ball joint

both front chassis out riggers corroded & holed

corrosion in vehicle generally

internal mirror missing

nearside centre under sill corroded & holed

offside front chassis leg & front cross member corroded & holed

offside front door step corroded & holed

offside under sill corroded & holed

slight binding in nearside front brake

Pass 16 Oct 2008 133,630 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 133,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 130,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 123,856 miles

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

corrosion in brake pipes

excessive corrosion in front cross member and offside front chassis leg

noise/knock from steering system (recommend further attention)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 123,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

corrosion in brake pipes

excessive corrosion in front cross member and offside front chassis leg

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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P260 CRM is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P260 CRM, 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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P260 CRM is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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