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P983 NWC

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,292 mi
Last recorded146,292 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 NWC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 146,292 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 146,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 146,204 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 145,887 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp

play to offside middle axle wheelbearing

Fail 13 Nov 2006 145,887 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front shock absorber damp

play to offside middle axle wheelbearing

Pass 22 Sep 2005 145,594 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 145,593 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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P983 NWC is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 107,779 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 P983 NWC, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P983 NWC registered?

P983 NWC is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P983 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P983 NWC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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