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R196 ATW

1998 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,524 mi
Last recorded158,524 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Relay102,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 ATW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2010 158,524 miles

front discs slight rust

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2008 158,035 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 153,654 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 145,686 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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R196 ATW is a 1998 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 102,234 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 R196 ATW, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R196 ATW registered?

R196 ATW is a 1998 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R196 ATW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 ATW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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