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HG51 TXL

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,251 mi
Last recorded78,251 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 TXL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 78,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector faded (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 78,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 78,251 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting brackets missing from centre section (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member near spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member near spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion, inner sills, chassis rails etc.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 78,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 20 Jan 2014 78,251 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,251 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch

exhaust rear box corroded

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 14 Jan 2013 78,251 miles

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch

exhaust rear box corroded

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,251 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear box corroded

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 12 Jan 2012 78,251 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 10 Jan 2011 78,251 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside mirror damaged,lower part of lens missing

Fail 10 Jan 2011 78,251 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside mirror damaged,lower part of lens missing

Pass 8 Jan 2010 78,251 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2010 78,251 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2009 78,251 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 78,251 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 78,018 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 75,362 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 72,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 72,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 70,955 miles

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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HG51 TXL is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HG51 TXL, 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 HG51 TXL registered?

HG51 TXL is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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