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FE51 FWM

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,421 mi
Last recorded143,421 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 FWM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2016 143,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside & offside rear by spring shackle mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill by spring anchor mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner & outer sills by spring anchor mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering offside front chassis by crossmember mounting point (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system slightly tight steering slightly tight / rough - front struts top bearings rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside & offside inner sills corroded in centres - not in prescribed areas

Pass 30 Oct 2015 140,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corrosion, slight gas leak (7.1.2)

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

n/s and o/s front discs inner face worn and slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 131,306 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs pitted.

Nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded.

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 131,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs pitted.

Nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded.

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 128,285 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 128,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear tyre has various cuts

Pass 2 Oct 2012 120,259 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 120,259 miles

Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes heavily greased

drivers door check strap loose

Pass 7 Sep 2011 115,419 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes covered in thick grease

exhaust corroded

exhaust mountings perished and in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2011 115,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes covered in thick grease

exhaust corroded

exhaust mountings perished and in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2010 111,548 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 104,983 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 95,482 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 95,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 83,761 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 83,761 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Small cuts in nearside front tyre outter wall

Pass 2 Oct 2006 76,154 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

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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FE51 FWM is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FE51 FWM, 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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FE51 FWM is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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