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P499 GEG

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

209,391 mi
Last recorded209,391 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 GEG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 209,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 205,205 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 201,859 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 199,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre pereished

Pass 15 Apr 2013 196,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 193,071 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 192,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 188,241 miles

nearside inner sill holed

play in both front wheels

Pass 28 Oct 2009 180,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside inner sill corroded slightly

nearside rear shockaborber slightly worn outer cover

slight play in steering rack

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Fail 26 Oct 2009 180,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside inner sill corroded slightly

nearside rear shockaborber slightly worn outer cover

slight play in steering rack

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 15 Dec 2008 171,106 miles

n/s inner sill has holes in

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front cross member corroded

front pads and discs getting low

n/s/r shock absorber casing brocken

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Dec 2008 171,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front cross member corroded

front pads and discs getting low

n/s inner sill has holes in

n/s/r shock absorber casing brocken

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Sep 2007 158,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front brake pad warning wires broken

n/s/f shock damp

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

slight play inn/s/f lower balljoint

slightplay in rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Sep 2007 158,336 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad wires broken. †engine oil leak. †n/s/f shock damp. †slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint , o/s/f steering rack , and both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 136,889 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 136,822 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P499 GEG is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P499 GEG, 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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P499 GEG is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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