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P312 PAB

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

80,804 mi
Last recorded80,804 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 PAB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 80,804 miles

engine oil leaks

handbrake cables in poor condition

play in both lower arm rear busches

play in stearing rack

Fail 21 Nov 2007 80,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leaks

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2006 75,065 miles

all 4 brake flex hoses starting to crack

battery lose

n/s/f brake pipes rusty

play in both front wheel bearings

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Nov 2006 74,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 brake flex hoses starting to crack

battery lose

n/s/f brake pipes rusty

play in both front wheel bearings

stone chip in windscreen †

Pass 2 Nov 2005 67,345 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 67,339 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2005 67,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in near side rear tyre

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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P312 PAB is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P312 PAB, 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 P312 PAB registered?

P312 PAB is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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