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P362 CRA

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,982 mi
Last recorded157,982 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 CRA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 157,982 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubber worn

headlamps slightly condensated

n/s front tyre worn edges/slight cracking

n/s rear inner sill/body holed/corroded but not in prescribed area

n/s rear tyre worn edges

Fail 11 Dec 2008 157,963 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear inner sill/body holed/corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 28 Nov 2008 157,911 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 147,974 miles

o/s & n/s/f brake flexis starting to crack

Fail 6 Dec 2007 147,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s & n/s/f brake flexis starting to crack

Pass 17 Nov 2006 137,005 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 127,262 miles

power steering pipe rubbing on steering shaft

Fail 24 Nov 2005 127,099 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

battery insecure

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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P362 CRA is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P362 CRA, 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 P362 CRA registered?

P362 CRA is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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