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P985 NWC

1997 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

241,693 mi
Last recorded241,693 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 NWC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 241,693 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has cuts outer wall not deep enough to see the cords

Fail 11 Mar 2011 238,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 238,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 234,233 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 234,233 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,145 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 215,072 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 215,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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P985 NWC is a 1997 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P985 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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P985 NWC is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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