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EF51 FFN

2001 Citroen Relay

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,365 mi
Last recorded148,365 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 FFN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 148,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2019 132,745 miles

body and under body corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 132,546 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

body and under body corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 131,269 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 131,265 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 130,886 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 130,876 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 125,327 miles

body corroded in parts

Pass 3 Aug 2015 117,159 miles

body corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2014 108,425 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 108,425 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 99,339 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,008 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 93,892 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,529 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 91,529 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

N/S Mirror (Poor Condition)

N/S/R Light Lens (Poor Condition)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wipers (Poor Operation)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 84,984 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 84,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 81,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 76,125 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 66,112 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 66,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 56,591 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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EF51 FFN is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EF51 FFN, 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 EF51 FFN registered?

EF51 FFN is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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