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DE51 CHL

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,744 mi
Last recorded192,744 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 CHL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 192,744 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 192,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

boot split on n/s/f bottom ball joint

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,363 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2009 17,363 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2008 152,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads look low

rear shocker shrouds corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2008 152,754 miles

front brake pads look low

rear shocker shrouds corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 142,839 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

o/s door mirror cracked

wear in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Oct 2006 130,050 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 115,214 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 115,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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DE51 CHL is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE51 CHL, 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 DE51 CHL registered?

DE51 CHL is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is DE51 CHL safe to buy?

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