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P472 HDB

1996 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,473 mi
Last recorded158,473 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 HDB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 158,473 miles

n/s inner sill rusted

slight play steering

Pass 10 May 2011 152,568 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 152,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pipes greased

o/s inner wheel arch rusted

slight play in rack

Pass 20 Apr 2010 147,149 miles

n/s/f wheel rim slight damage

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2010 147,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f wheel rim slight damage

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2009 139,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 139,404 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 132,865 miles

3 litre 10w40 engine oil for safe emmisions test

drivers headlamp is damp inside

passenger headlamp has a stonechip

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 9 Mar 2007 120,677 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 120,676 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust rubbers cracked & split.n/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall.n/s/r wheel rim damaged.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 114,299 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 114,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust rubber mounts cracked.Spare tyre worn.n/s/r wheel damaged.

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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P472 HDB is a 1996 Citroen Relay in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P472 HDB, 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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P472 HDB is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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