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P790 TAD

1996 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,155 mi
Last recorded85,155 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 TAD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both inner+outer sills,inner wings/wheelboxes front chassis,door steps,jacking points,rear cross member,rear floors etc showing corrosion/corroded/corroded on limit

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres slightly flat

Fail 17 Dec 2013 85,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both inner+outer sills,inner wings/wheelboxes front chassis,door steps,jacking points,rear cross member,rear floors etc showing corrosion/corroded/corroded on limit

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres slightly flat

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,010 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both inner+outer sills,o/s+n/s front and rear wheelboxes/inner wings,front chassis,rear crossmember,both front door steps,rear floor pans etc all showing corrosion,corroded,corroded on limit

exhaust sysem deteriorated

sill ends corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 85,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both inner+outer sills,o/s+n/s front and rear wheelboxes/inner wings,front chassis,rear crossmember,both front door steps,rear floor pans etc all showing corrosion,corroded,corroded on limit

exhaust sysem deteriorated

sill ends corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 82,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both door steps+rear floors/crossmember corroded

both front wheelboxes/inner wings corroded on limit

both inner+outer sills corroded on limit

n/s front tyre getting lower on edges

rear wheelboxes/sill ends corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 82,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both door steps+rear floors/crossmember corroded

both front wheelboxes/inner wings corroded on limit

both inner+outer sills corroded on limit

n/s front tyre getting lower on edges

rear wheelboxes/sill ends corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion showing in both rear inner sills

Fail 3 Aug 2010 81,622 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,856 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 80,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 79,492 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 79,440 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.4)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.5.15)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.5.15)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 76,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 69,539 miles

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 TAD is a 1996 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc 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 P790 TAD, 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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P790 TAD is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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