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FJ51 VZW

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,880 mi
Last recorded139,880 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2009 139,880 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 139,555 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 130,395 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 122,256 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 109,914 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

Fail 19 Aug 2006 109,914 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Aug 2005 101,614 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 VZW is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VZW, 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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FJ51 VZW is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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