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P489 JHK

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,353 mi
Last recorded113,353 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 JHK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 113,353 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear number plates started to deteriorate

front brake discs rusted on inner faces

slight bind on n/s front wheel

Fail 28 Jan 2008 113,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear number plates started to deteriorate

o/s and n/s front brake discs started to rust on inner faces

slight bind on n/s front wheel

Pass 10 Feb 2007 104,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 92,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2005 92,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P489 JHK is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P489 JHK, 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 P489 JHK registered?

P489 JHK is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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