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FJ51 VYT

2001 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,660 mi
Last recorded48,660 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VYT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 48,654 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by engine cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by compensator (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking corroded and leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion outriggers starting to corrode again (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 48,228 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 48,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,228 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,228 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 48,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,228 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 48,228 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 4,722 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 44,743 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 35,269 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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FJ51 VYT is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ51 VYT, 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 FJ51 VYT registered?

FJ51 VYT is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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