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GV51 MGX

2001 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,310 mi
Last recorded108,310 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 MGX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 108,310 miles

Exhaust mounts perished

Mirrors dirty, lower small mirrors both missing

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear shock outer covers corroded

Wipers very poor

Fail 15 Oct 2013 108,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounts perished

Mirrors dirty, lower small mirrors both missing

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear shock outer covers corroded

Wipers very poor

Pass 17 Oct 2012 106,291 miles

Lower mirrors missing

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Outer covers both rear shocks corroded

Rear cross memer inner and outer damaged

Wipers poor

Fail 17 Oct 2012 106,289 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Lower mirrors missing

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Outer covers both rear shocks corroded

Rear cross memer inner and outer damaged

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

Wipers poor

Pass 4 Nov 2011 104,214 miles

both rear shockers top covers deteriorated

centre brake light (offside) not working

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside lower reflector missing

Fail 1 Nov 2011 104,190 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear shockers top covers deteriorated

centre brake light (offside) not working

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside lower reflector missing

screw + nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2010 101,908 miles

Oil leak

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

both number plates slightly deteriorated

both rear lower refectors missing

both rear shocker top covers poor condition

both side mirrors damaged glass

exhaust rubber broken

nearside outer sill damaged/repaired

rear diff mount to crossmember bush torn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 98,894 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 98,894 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 98,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 96,235 miles

0ffside rear tyre wall slightly damaged

Oil leak

door mirror lower sections damaged

front brake discs worn / lipped

hi level centre brake lights not fully working

rear shocker top covers corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2007 93,444 miles

cant see front inner brake pad depths

offside front power steering pipe loose

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

offside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in both front wheel bearings + offside rear

Fail 12 Dec 2007 93,372 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

cant see front inner brake pad depths

offside front power steering pipe loose

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

offside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in both front wheel bearings + offside rear

Pass 15 Dec 2006 87,464 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 87,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes discs worn/corroded

nearside rear lower reflector missing

offside front tyre wall damaged

slight play at nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2006 86,282 miles

nearside lower mirror broken

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 MGX is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MGX, 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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GV51 MGX is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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