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P553 FOH

1996 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,670 mi
Last recorded95,670 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 FOH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 95,670 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Inner surface of near side front brake disc corroded and in poor condition.

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 94,638 miles

Near side front and off side front brake discs corroding.

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,425 miles

Near side front and off side front brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 90,490 miles

Front brake pad low warning wire broken.

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

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

Towing electrical socket cover missing.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 87,174 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 87,174 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 85,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

slight wear in steering column universal joint

Pass 1 Dec 2009 85,030 miles

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

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

slight wear in steering column universal joint

Fail 19 May 2008 83,807 miles

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

Off side brake pad low warning wire broken

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight wear in steering column c oupling

Pass 19 May 2008 83,807 miles

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

Off side brake pad low warning wire broken

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

Slight wear in steering column c oupling

Fail 4 May 2007 81,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 May 2007 81,407 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 May 2006 75,844 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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)

One rear reflector missing from near side (one still prescent)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight wear in steering column universal joint

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 4 May 2006 75,844 miles

One rear reflector missing from near side (one still prescent)

Slight wear in steering column universal joint

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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P553 FOH is a 1996 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P553 FOH, 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 P553 FOH registered?

P553 FOH is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P553 FOH shows 14 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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