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FP51 MVS

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,662 mi
Last recorded119,662 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 MVS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2015 119,662 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings box section (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both to box section (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 117,434 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 117,432 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 115,162 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 115,160 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

low tread on n/s front tyre inner edge wear on o/s front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2012 192,855 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 110,065 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 107,020 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 107,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 103,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 101,094 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 101,094 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 92,266 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 92,266 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Battery insecure

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

o/s rear indicator lens broken

Pass 13 Dec 2005 76,772 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 76,772 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FP51 MVS is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FP51 MVS, 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 FP51 MVS registered?

FP51 MVS is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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