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BG51 RUA

2001 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,616 mi
Last recorded82,616 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RUA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 82,616 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 79,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack lower right corner of screen, not affecting normal forward vision (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 79,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 77,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 71,867 miles

Crack in windscreen at right side (not within proscribed areas)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,984 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 64,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 63,156 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 63,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level low

oil level on minimum

Pass 2 Nov 2006 55,704 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 55,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front exhaust rubber split

oil level low

Pass 22 Nov 2005 46,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RUA is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA registered?

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

Is BG51 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 RUA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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