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P516 EEG

1996 Citroen Relay

White Petrol 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,056 mi
Last recorded169,056 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 EEG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 169,056 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 159,054 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2008 159,015 miles

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

Battery insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2008 158,487 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 140,546 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 129,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 128,880 miles

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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P516 EEG is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P516 EEG, 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 P516 EEG registered?

P516 EEG is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P516 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 EEG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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