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BG51 LZO

2001 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,505 mi
Last recorded167,505 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 LZO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 167,505 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

brake pipes corroding front, front to rear and rears

corrosion at offside front and rear outer sill and nearside rear lower quarter panel

front brake disc inner faces corroded

movement within nearside front seat/swivel frame

offside front headlamp chip in lens and backing/reflector deteriorating

play at nearside front track rod inner joint

steering feels heavy when jacked up

Pass 21 May 2015 158,546 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes corroding at fronts, front to rear and rears

engine covers and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection ( nearside rear missing )

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition ( corroded and pitted )

slight movement in nearside front seat frame

slight play nearside front inner steering rack joint

slight tight/heavy feel at steering when jacked up and slight suspension noise on road suspect top strut mounts

Fail 20 May 2015 158,546 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes corroding at fronts, front to rear and rears

coolant leak and level low

engine covers and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection ( nearside rear missing )

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition ( corroded and pitted )

slight movement in nearside front seat frame

slight play nearside front inner steering rack joint

slight tight/heavy feel at steering when jacked up and slight suspension noise on road suspect top strut mounts

Pass 21 May 2014 151,714 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes corroding/blistering of coatings at both fronts, front to rear and rear

chip offside front headlamp lens

front brake disc inner faces poor condition

slight movement in front seat frames

wheel trims and lower engine covers fitted not allowing full inspwction

Fail 21 May 2014 151,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes corroding/blistering of coatings at both fronts, front to rear and rear

chip offside front headlamp lens

exhaust mountings/rings in poor condition/splitting

front brake disc inner faces poor condition

irregular wear/feel at offside rear tyre ( general wear @2mm limit 1.6mm )

slight movement in front seat frames

wheel trims and lower engine covers fitted not allowing full inspwction

Pass 21 May 2013 142,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all exhaust mountings perishing.

front inner brake disc faces in poor condition.

slight chip offside headlight.

underbody plastic covers fitted. wheel hub caps fitted.

Fail 21 May 2013 142,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all exhaust mountings perishing.

front inner brake disc faces in poor condition.

slight chip offside headlight.

underbody plastic covers fitted. wheel hub caps fitted.

Pass 14 May 2012 131,488 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all exhaust mounting rings deteriorated.

slight fluctuating readings at rear brakes during rbt test.

wheel hub caps fitted and plastic underbody covers fitted.

Fail 14 May 2012 131,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all exhaust mounting rings deteriorated.

slight fluctuating readings at rear brakes during rbt test.

wheel hub caps fitted and plastic underbody covers fitted.

Pass 16 May 2011 121,486 miles

wheel trims and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

chip in o/s headlamp lens

fan mounted on centre dash and stickers attached to lower screen not affecting drivers veiw

front to rear, rear and front brake pipes corroding and blistering of coatings

irregular feel/wear at o/s rear tyre

n/s front brake disc inner face poor

o/s rack end play

Pass 11 May 2010 109,241 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded rear ( to flexi ), n/s rear, 1 x o/s front and 2x n/s front

chip in o/s headlamp lens

o/s front wishbone rear mount has slight play

o/s smaller mirror cracked

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 May 2010 109,241 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded rear ( to flexi ), n/s rear, 1 x o/s front and 2x n/s front

chip in o/s headlamp lens

exhaust system and mountings deteriorating

front exhaust is deteriorated and repair bandaged ( recom repair )

o/s front wishbone rear mount has slight play

o/s smaller mirror cracked

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 May 2009 98,604 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 86,297 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 68,142 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 42,018 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 LZO is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BG51 LZO, 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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BG51 LZO is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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