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EJ51 HRU

2001 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,971 mi
Last recorded87,971 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 HRU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 87,971 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general surface corrosion to underside of van

Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,971 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,971 miles

chassis front and back show signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2020 87,971 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

chassis front and back show signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,719 miles

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 87,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,719 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,719 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,719 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,719 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 87,719 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 87,719 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 87,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,102 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 82,102 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

( 3x Rear metal brake pipes starting to get corroded )

( Damp around o/s rear s/absorber )

( Front indicators not yellow )

Fail 24 Oct 2009 74,216 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 74,216 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 64,830 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,720 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,056 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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EJ51 HRU is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EJ51 HRU, 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 EJ51 HRU registered?

EJ51 HRU is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is EJ51 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 HRU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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