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FN51 GMV

2001 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,980 mi
Last recorded92,980 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 GMV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2014 92,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,980 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,214 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 90,214 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,794 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 83,763 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ehaust rubber missing but not effecting support

Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,757 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 73,757 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 57,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,642 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,095 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 42,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FN51 GMV is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FN51 GMV, 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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FN51 GMV is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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