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GL51 XBM

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,684 mi
Last recorded78,684 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 XBM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,780cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 78,684 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,432 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,390 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 74,390 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,440 miles

engin oil leak

engin oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,419 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 48,388 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear cross member at load sensing valve (3.1.9)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front outrigger and lower wheelarch by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front outrigger and lower wheelarch by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded along nearside inner sill/step under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front part of nearside front suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside top part of offside front wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

1 x exhaust mounting bracket corroded away

Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,540 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,231 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,848 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,526 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 21,736 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 16,226 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 14,517 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 11,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2006 8,511 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 8,507 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers sun visor missing

Pass 21 Dec 2005 6,914 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 6,914 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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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GL51 XBM is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL51 XBM, 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 GL51 XBM registered?

GL51 XBM is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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