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EU51 OPT

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,720 mi
Last recorded115,720 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 OPT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 115,720 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty no hazzard teltail lights (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 115,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty no hazzard teltail lights (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 115,720 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 11,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 115,720 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 115,720 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 115,728 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 115,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 115,720 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 115,720 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 115,738 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 115,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 115,720 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 115,720 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 115,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 112,313 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 108,338 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 103,311 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 97,932 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 86,571 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 86,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both securing clips for h/brake insecure †bonnet stay insecure †advise steering column movement (slight)

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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EU51 OPT is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EU51 OPT, 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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EU51 OPT is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is EU51 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 OPT shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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