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FV51 EUE

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

134,303 mi
Last recorded134,303 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 EUE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 134,303 miles

Both rear sills and inner sills corroded

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 134,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Both rear sills and inner sills corroded

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 120,026 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 10,727 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 10,727 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 106,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R Tyre cracked & perished on outer sidewall

O/S/R Tyre cracked & perished on outer sidewall

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,193 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 89,193 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,313 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 76,313 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,771 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 61,771 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,015 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 59,014 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 51,321 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 51,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,017 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 42,017 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 31,229 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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FV51 EUE is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FV51 EUE, 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 FV51 EUE registered?

FV51 EUE is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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