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W196 NJM

2000 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,272 mi
Last recorded93,272 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Relay87,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 NJM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 93,272 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded but not considered weak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 93,270 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded but not considered weak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 89,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear brake binding

Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,563 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding

Pass 6 Jul 2010 87,743 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 87,743 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,884 miles

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 17 Jul 2009 79,884 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,604 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 68,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,969 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,077 miles

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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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W196 NJM is a 2000 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 87,260 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 W196 NJM, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W196 NJM registered?

W196 NJM is a 2000 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W196 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W196 NJM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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