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P796 HWC

1996 Citroen Relay

Multi-colour Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,613 mi
Last recorded181,613 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Relay112,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 HWC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 181,613 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 186,631 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 186,610 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front chassis rail very corroded/holed

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside headlamp chipped

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/discolouring (6.3.1d)

Rear slight drag both brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxiliary belt noisy

battery tray corroded

coolant below minimum level

coolant hoses and wiring hanging down at front

handbrake cable mounts flex in operation

handbrake lever travel high

radiator insecure

various marker lights inoperative/damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2016 179,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxiliary belt noisy

clutch biting point very high

coolant hoses hang low at front of vehicle

handbrake effort close to minimum limit

internal headlamp adjuster returned to zero(inoperative)

knock on steering

n/s headlamp pattern slightly poor

n/s step ,corroded/holed underside

o/s chassis corroded/holed at very front

o/s headlamp lens chipped

oil leak

power steering pipes(on rack) very corroded

rear suspension seized n/s and o/s

slight bind rear brakes

steering heavy

temperature gauge inoperative(broken)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 179,746 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxiliary belt noisy

clutch biting point very high

coolant hoses hang low at front of vehicle

handbrake effort close to minimum limit

internal headlamp adjuster returned to zero(inoperative)

knock on steering

n/s headlamp pattern slightly poor

n/s step ,corroded/holed underside

o/s chassis corroded/holed at very front

o/s headlamp lens chipped

oil leak

power steering pipes(on rack) very corroded

rear suspension seized n/s and o/s

slight bind rear brakes

steering heavy

temperature gauge inoperative(broken)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 174,535 miles

rear suspension siezing

o/s/f door sticks-hinges worn

rear number plate cracked/delaminated/discolouring

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery loose

clutch biting point very high

coolant hoses kinked/insecure/hang low at front of vehicle

front number plate delaminated/discolouring

handbrake effort close to minimum

handbrake lever travel slightly high

o/s headlamp lens chipped

temperature gauge broken/inoperative

wipers not parking intermittently

Fail 15 Jan 2015 174,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

battery loose

clutch biting point very high

coolant hoses kinked/insecure/hang low at front of vehicle

front number plate delaminated/discolouring

handbrake effort close to minimum

handbrake lever travel slightly high

o/s headlamp lens chipped

o/s/f door sticks-hinges worn

rear number plate cracked/delaminated/discolouring

rear suspension siezing

temperature gauge broken/inoperative

wipers not parking intermittently

Pass 27 Jan 2014 173,477 miles

Both front wheel arch covered in feller and under seal

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside inner footstep covered in feller and under seal

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside inner footstep covered in feller and under seal

Oil leak

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

Under body slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 173,381 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 173,369 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P796 HWC is a 1996 Citroen Relay in Multi-colour with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P796 HWC, 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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P796 HWC is a 1996 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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