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HJ51 XVY

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,855 mi
Last recorded168,855 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 XVY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2015 168,855 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring hanger mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring hanger mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2014 163,274 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 163,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Oct 2014 163,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

driver seat worn

side loading doors exterior door handles broken

Pass 23 Sep 2013 141,115 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

corrosion in exhaust system

nearside rear inner seal rusty

vehicle underside rusty in places

Pass 19 Oct 2012 126,444 miles

front brake disc corroded

front inner wings corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 126,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front inner wings corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 112,846 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 112,841 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 89,774 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 89,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 71,201 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 71,200 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,164 miles

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

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

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Sep 2008 60,164 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,730 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,990 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 38,360 miles

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

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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HJ51 XVY is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HJ51 XVY, 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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HJ51 XVY is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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