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G3 TPC

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

110,261 mi
Last recorded110,261 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 TPC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 110,261 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front chassis leg very corroded

Offside Front headlight aim poor

vehicle heavily welded and very corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 110,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

heavily welded up under body

under body heavily corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 110,261 miles

Offside Front headlight output poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering rack damp

under body very corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2023 110,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight output very poor

power steering rack damp

small oil leak

under body very corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 110,268 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cab area generally in poor condition - been welded in various places

reverse light not working

Fail 7 Dec 2022 110,262 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded nearside & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cab area generally in poor condition - been welded in various places

reverse light not working

Pass 2 Dec 2021 110,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2nd axle tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front coil springs corroding slightly

Fail 4 Nov 2021 110,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by crossmember mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2nd axle tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front anti-roll bar links bushes perishing slightly

front coil springs corroding slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2020 110,269 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis by crossmember mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front anti-roll bar links bushes perishing

front suspension coil springs corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2020 110,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3rd axle (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play 2nd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis by crossmember mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front anti-roll bar links bushes perishing

front suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 14 May 2019 110,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2nd axle (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose nearside & offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted 2nd axle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2nd axle - slight cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough nearside front strut top bearing slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine mounting deteriorating

front anti-roll bar linkage bushes perishing

front suspension coil springs corroding

nearside & offside sills / steps corroded but not in prescribed area

nearside wide view mirror glass damaged

various exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,261 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)

all offside front marker lamps not working

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust mounting rubbers missing

nearside front lower marker lamp not working

nearside rear 2nd axle brake binding slightly

nearside wide view mirror glass damaged

offside front sill / step corroded to excess - not in prescribed area

offside rear top marker lamp not working

Fail 16 Apr 2018 110,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding 2nd axle (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour on pillar - lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)

all offside front marker lamps not working

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust mounting rubbers missing

nearside front lower marker lamp not working

nearside rear 2nd axle brake binding slightly

nearside wide view mirror glass damaged

offside front sill / step corroded to excess - not in prescribed area

offside rear top marker lamp not working

Pass 12 May 2017 110,255 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside front arm - rear bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers door sill seriously corroded but not in a structural area

nearside & offside front lower marker lights not working

nearside front top marker light lens missing

nearside rear top marker light not working

various exhaust mounting rubbers missing

wiper blades as slightly smearing the windscreen

Fail 10 May 2017 110,255 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors area & fuel tank area (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part support bracket corroded / broken away - hoses rubbing tyre on lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing & jacking point areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on nearside & offside (8.2.1b)

rear brake binding nearside rear (3rd axle) (3.7.B.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front & rear (6.3.4a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside front arm - rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside front lower marker lights not working

nearside front top marker light lens missing

nearside rear top marker light not working

various exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Pass 16 May 2016 107,992 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play 3rd axle (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play 2nd axle (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 107,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust hangers perrished

Pass 16 May 2014 105,184 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 105,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,568 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 101,547 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 99,139 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 99,139 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 99,100 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 99,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 96,846 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 96,757 miles

Centre Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 96,352 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 96,352 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 96,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 96,352 miles

Oil leak

vehicle pulls to one sideon the road

Fail 25 Jul 2006 96,352 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

vehicle pulls to left on the road

Pass 22 Jul 2005 96,352 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 96,352 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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G3 TPC is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 G3 TPC, 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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G3 TPC is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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