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P293 JRP

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,613 mi
Last recorded53,613 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 JRP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 53,613 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 51,456 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 51,400 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 51,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 50,659 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 50,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,077 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,467 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,918 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 41,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both rear tyre side walls staring to split

Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,224 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre side walls staring to split

Pass 4 May 2012 39,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front cross member is corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2009 38,673 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front crossmember corroded

General underbody corrossion

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,673 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front crossmember corroded

General underbody corrossion

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Aug 2008 37,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,533 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,775 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 36,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 33,354 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 33,354 miles

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

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

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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P293 JRP is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P293 JRP, 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 P293 JRP registered?

P293 JRP is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P293 JRP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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