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P271 TFR

1996 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,080 mi
Last recorded91,080 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 TFR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 91,080 miles

Front cross member

Fail 28 Feb 2023 91,071 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tray (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front cross member

Pass 26 Mar 2022 90,339 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise corrosion on radiator crossmember

advise undersealing

Fail 6 Jan 2022 90,305 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear panel and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise corrosion on radiator crossmember

Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,047 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,712 miles

advise corrosion on sills

advise under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2019 88,699 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

advise corrosion on sills

advise under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,308 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 88,281 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,436 miles

Centre Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise corrosion on underside

Fail 21 Jun 2016 87,436 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 87,125 miles

advise corrosion on inner sills

advise corrosion on rear crossmember

Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,401 miles

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

advise corrosion on front discs

Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion on left hand front brake disc

corrosion on underbody

horn tone weak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 85,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion on left hand front brake disc

corrosion on underbody

horn tone weak

Fail 9 May 2013 85,164 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

battery tray corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,899 miles

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

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

corrosion on under frame

Fail 13 Jun 2012 76,899 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion on under frame

Fail 8 Jun 2011 71,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 66,280 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 62,907 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 61,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 60,740 miles

n/s rear tyre walls cracking

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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P271 TFR is a 1996 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P271 TFR, 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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P271 TFR is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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