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BU51 ZAC

2011 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,685 mi
Last recorded178,685 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen Relay101,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ZAC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 178,685 miles

Backbox corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 172,886 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 172,870 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 172,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 171,742 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 171,714 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 166,252 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 147,230 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 126,333 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 126,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 119,589 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,608 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,276 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,192 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)

o/s/f mirror unit damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2014 23,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f mirror unit damaged

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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BU51 ZAC is a 2011 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 101,035 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 BU51 ZAC, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU51 ZAC registered?

BU51 ZAC is a 2011 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is BU51 ZAC safe to buy?

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