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HG51 VNW

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

21,331 mi
Last recorded21,331 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VNW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 21,331 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 21,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure reflector insecure, unable to adjust aim (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 21,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on min (2.3.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 6 Dec 2017 21,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on min (2.3.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 25 Nov 2016 21,244 miles

front wheel arch areas thin

Fail 23 Nov 2016 21,244 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front wheel arch areas thin

Pass 26 Nov 2015 21,224 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 21,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 21,224 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 21,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 21,224 miles

slight cracking on all tyres

Fail 14 Nov 2013 21,224 miles

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

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

slight cracking on all tyres

Pass 28 Nov 2012 21,224 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 21,224 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 21,224 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 21,224 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 21,224 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 21,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,224 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,224 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 21,224 miles

Nearside Front Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,224 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 21,224 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,065 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 20,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VNW is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

HG51 VNW is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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