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GJ51 FHV

2001 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,406 mi
Last recorded84,406 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FHV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 84,406 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Under body corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,407 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 84,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,408 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 84,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,059 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND N/S FRONT STRUT

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

HORN JUST AUDIBLE

BOTH REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS SCUFFED

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER STARTING TO WEAR

N/S DOOR MIRROR LOWER GLASS BROKEN

N/S FRONT TYRE NAILED

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

O/S FRONT INDICATOR AND O/S REAR LIGHT UNIT HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

O/S OF FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

Fail 18 Feb 2012 82,059 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS SCUFFED

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER STARTING TO WEAR

DAMPNESS AROUND N/S FRONT STRUT

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

HORN JUST AUDIBLE

N/S DOOR MIRROR LOWER GLASS BROKEN

N/S FRONT TYRE NAILED

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

O/S FRONT INDICATOR AND O/S REAR LIGHT UNIT HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

O/S OF FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 73,454 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

DAMPNESS AROUND BOTH FRONT STRUTS

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

O/S OF FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

O/S REAR LIGHT UNIT HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY AND SLIGHT NOISE

Fail 12 Feb 2011 73,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

DAMPNESS AROUND BOTH FRONT STRUTS

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

O/S OF FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

O/S REAR LIGHT UNIT HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY AND SLIGHT NOISE

Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,552 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs starting to lip

front no plate has slight damage

n/s front shock absorber starting to leak

o/s front indicator unit has slight damage

o/s of front bumper loose

o/s rear light unit has damage

rear exhaust silencer corroding

stainage around fuel tank

Fail 12 Feb 2010 66,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

FRONT NO PLATE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

N/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

O/S FRONT INDICATOR UNIT HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

O/S OF FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

O/S REAR LIGHT UNIT HAS DAMAGE

REAR BRAKES JUST IN BALANCE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

STAINAGE AROUND FUEL TANK

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,244 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating but not leaking

free-play at all wheel bearings

fuel cap seal poor

minimal steering rack noise

nearside front tyre valve deteriorating

offside front indicator lens damaged

offside registration lamp bulb operation poor

parking brake lever mechanism poor condition

under-tray fitted making inspection difficult

various damage to vehicle;nearside door,nearside mirror,front registration plate.front bumper slightly insecure on offside.

washers/wipers operation poor

Fail 6 Feb 2009 60,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

exhaust deteriorating but not leaking

free-play at all wheel bearings

fuel cap seal poor

minimal steering rack noise

nearside front tyre valve deteriorating

offside front indicator lens damaged

offside registration lamp bulb operation poor

parking brake lever mechanism poor condition

under-tray fitted making inspection difficult

various damage to vehicle;nearside door,nearside mirror,front registration plate.front bumper slightly insecure on offside.

washers/wipers operation poor

Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all wheel bearings slight play

n/s lower mirror cracked

o/s/f ind damaged

undertray damaged & incomplete

Fail 14 Feb 2008 54,458 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all wheel bearings slight play

n/s lower mirror cracked

o/s/f ind damaged

undertray damaged & incomplete

Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,827 miles

front brake discs poor condition

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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GJ51 FHV is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GJ51 FHV, 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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GJ51 FHV is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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