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GV51 LWK

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,189 mi
Last recorded42,189 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 LWK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

ns bonnet hinge snapped

Fail 24 Sep 2013 42,189 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

ns bonnet hinge snapped

Pass 13 Oct 2012 41,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

part of side bonnet hinge broken

slight imbalance to rear service brake performance

Fail 24 Sep 2012 41,325 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside parking brake performance poor

part of nearside bonnet hinge broken

Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,655 miles

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

bonnet hinge snapped

Fail 3 Oct 2011 40,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

bonnet hinge snapped

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,032 miles

temp mirror glass fitted to os

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,750 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,215 miles

Front box has minor leak of gases

Fail 1 Oct 2008 3,420 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front box has minor leak of gases

Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,221 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

front pads low

Fail 9 Oct 2007 31,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front pads low

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,692 miles

offside mirror damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2006 28,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

offside mirror damaged

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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GV51 LWK is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GV51 LWK, 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 GV51 LWK registered?

GV51 LWK is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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