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FJ51 VZO

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,053 mi
Last recorded101,053 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VZO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 101,053 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside front and nearside rear brake pipes.

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 101,053 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Corrosion to nearside and offside front and nearside rear brake pipes.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 98,870 miles

Corrosion to front brake pipes.

O/s/f shock absorber damp.

Oil leak.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 98,870 miles

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

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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front brake pipes.

O/s/f shock absorber damp.

Oil leak.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 86,015 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2008 86,015 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2007 75,724 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 75,603 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 66,311 miles

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

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 VZO is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FJ51 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

FJ51 VZO is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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