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FL51 NFU

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

152,791 mi
Last recorded152,791 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 NFU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 152,791 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL OVER UNDER NEATH (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 137,351 miles

corrosion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

rear tyres perishing on inner walls

Fail 17 Jun 2016 137,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

corrosion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

rear tyres perishing on inner walls

Pass 19 Jun 2015 128,391 miles

Diessel smell under bonnet

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Underbody in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2015 128,389 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Diessel smell under bonnet

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Underbody in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2014 122,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 122,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 117,328 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion both inner and outer sills outside prescribed areas

exhaust mountings deteriated

n/s headlamp pattern poor, reflecter appears to be corroded

patch weld repairs difficult to assess due to application of sealant, rear of vehicle

Fail 11 Sep 2013 117,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all exhaust mountings deteriated

corrosion both inner and outer sills outside prescribed areas

n/s headlamp pattern poor - reflector appears corroded

please note tha vehicle will be subject to a further emission test upon a retest, due to exhaust leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 107,157 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s / n/s front inner wheelarches corroding

o/s sill corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 99,989 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 99,989 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight corrossion to o/s front inner wing

slight corrossion to o/s sill

Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,121 miles

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

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

washers poor

Fail 9 Aug 2010 57,115 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

washers poor

Pass 22 Aug 2009 80,141 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Aug 2009

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear exhaust mounting almost broken

Fail 19 Aug 2008 74,444 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

damage to offside door mirror lower glass

exhaust nearside mounting rubbers cracked

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2008 74,444 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

damage to offside door mirror lower glass

exhaust nearside mounting rubbers cracked

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,259 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2007 67,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2006 58,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

exhaust mountings cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,196 miles

exhaust mountings cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2005 41,292 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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FL51 NFU is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FL51 NFU, 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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FL51 NFU is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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