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P597 JVW

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,758 mi
Last recorded148,758 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 JVW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 148,758 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 148,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2006 123,905 miles

small chip in windsceen †n/s/front shocker weeping †slight play in both front wheel bearings †surface corrosion on n/s/f/ metal brake pipes have cleaned & greased

Pass 23 Jun 2005 104,093 miles

small chip in windscreen in A zone †no spare wheel in carrier †steering rack has slight play

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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P597 JVW is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P597 JVW, 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 P597 JVW registered?

P597 JVW is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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