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P790 GFY

1996 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,690 mi
Last recorded91,690 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 GFY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 91,690 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 91,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 89,713 miles

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

fan belt on n/s that drives water pump is about to snap

Fail 2 Mar 2009 89,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

fan belt on n/s that drives water pump is about to snap

Pass 10 Jan 2008 88,161 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 88,160 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Oct 2006 86,954 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 86,954 miles

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

n/s+o/s front andrear side lights do not work with ignition off

Pass 10 Oct 2005 85,488 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 85,488 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P790 GFY is a 1996 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P790 GFY, 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 P790 GFY registered?

P790 GFY is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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