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BG51 LZL

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,952 mi
Last recorded120,952 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 LZL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,780cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 120,952 miles

offside numberplate lamp dim

small amount of movement in offside front wheel bearing

small stone chip in screen

steering column lower u/j gaiter split

Fail 3 Dec 2008 120,940 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

small stone chip in screen

offside numberplate lamp dim

small amount of movement in offside front wheel bearing

steering column lower u/j gaiter split

Pass 8 Nov 2007 105,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

bad connection on o/s headlamp

damage to n/s/f sill

Pass 7 Nov 2006 84,516 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 84,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 62,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 62,453 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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BG51 LZL is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 77,523 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 BG51 LZL, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG51 LZL registered?

BG51 LZL is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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