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DE51 SUO

2001 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,744 mi
Last recorded112,744 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 SUO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 112,744 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn thin

Fail 26 Oct 2012 112,733 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn thin

Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,293 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 106,285 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise low brake fluid / slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,178 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 99,176 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 86,091 miles

advise:front brke pads look very close to minimum thickness but unable to inspect fully!

advise:offside wiper twisted

advise:play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

advise:rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2007 78,120 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 68,969 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 68,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 61,149 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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DE51 SUO is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc 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 DE51 SUO, 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 SUO registered?

DE51 SUO is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is DE51 SUO safe to buy?

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