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FJ51 VZT

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,229 mi
Last recorded88,229 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,229 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 88,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 79,333 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 79,329 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 70,708 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 70,708 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 58,378 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,743 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 55,743 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 45,902 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 VZT is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

FJ51 VZT is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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