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BT51 TLX

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,935 mi
Last recorded98,935 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 TLX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 98,935 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 98,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 96,476 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside cill corroded

offside cill corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 96,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

nearside cill corroded

offside cill corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 94,746 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 94,746 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 94,117 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 87,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 79,073 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 69,308 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 69,293 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

o/s front bottom arm inner bush showing early signs of wear.

Fail 7 Nov 2006 69,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2005 54,840 miles

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

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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BT51 TLX is a 2001 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 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 BT51 TLX, 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 BT51 TLX registered?

BT51 TLX is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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