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P618 GVM

1996 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,290 mi
Last recorded115,290 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 GVM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 115,290 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2010 115,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2009 114,595 miles

Battery insecure.

Both parking brake efforts low.

N/s/f bumper partialy insecure.

N/s/r tyre has small nick in inner wall

O/s/f brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 114,593 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure.

Both parking brake efforts low.

N/s/f bumper partialy insecure.

N/s/r tyre has small nick in inner wall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 113,784 miles

Battery unsecure.

Nearside front bumper corner partialy unsecure.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread.

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted.

Offside rear lower bumper corner partialy unsecure.

Fail 31 Oct 2006 113,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front bumper corner partially insecure

nearside front indicator lamp insecure

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside rear lower bumper corner insecure

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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P618 GVM is a 1996 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P618 GVM, 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 P618 GVM registered?

P618 GVM is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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