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GV51 MJU

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

112,502 mi
Last recorded112,502 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 MJU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,780cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2013 112,502 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

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

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

Offside centre exhaust mounting missing

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2011 97,989 miles

Battery insecure

Both nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 97,989 miles

Battery insecure

Both nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,528 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 97,527 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake padle slip pad slight worn

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

Nearside and offside lower blind spot view mirrors cracked/incomplete

Fail 16 Nov 2010 96,791 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion & holeing outside an area n/s/f

Corrosion & holeing outside an area o/s/f

Exhaust rubbers perished

Rear discs pitted

Rear pads appear very low - hard to see

Slight oil leak - turbo area

Some areas of corrosion within 30cm of n/s/f subframe mount close to limit

Some areas of corrosion within 30cm of o/s/f subframe mount close to limit

Some areas of o/s/f in an area on limit!

Some damage to n/s/r outer sill

Some damage to o/s/r outer sill

Warning light on dash

Washers poor

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

n/s/f lower mirror broken

n/s/r rear spring mount well rot - on limit

o/s/f lower mirror broken

o/s/r rear spring mount well rot - on limit

Pass 20 Nov 2009 87,506 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side lower mirror broken

Fail 18 Nov 2009 87,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

near side lower mirror broken

Pass 24 Nov 2008 79,160 miles

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

front brake pads look low

front brakes binding slightly

n/s/f wheel bearing has play on limit

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f lower mirror broken

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the side wall

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 20 Nov 2008 79,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads look low

front brakes binding slightly

n/s/f wheel bearing has play on limit

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f lower mirror broken

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the side wall

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 6 Dec 2007 69,542 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorated, outer wall, marked

o/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall, marked

Fail 5 Dec 2007 69,531 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes binding slightly

n/s/r tyre deteriorated, outer wall, marked

o/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall, marked

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 MJU is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 MJU, 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 MJU is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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