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HV51 ZNL

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,651 mi
Last recorded85,651 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 ZNL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2013 85,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust deterioated

o/s/r centre stop not working

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,632 miles

front and rear floors and both inner sills corroded

front brake pipes and brake pipes across rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 85,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front and rear floors and both inner sills corroded

front brake pipes and brake pipes across rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,501 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 79,506 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front chassis rails in suspension prescribed area are slightly corroded

centre box mountings corroded

rear cross axle brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2008 79,506 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

both front chassis rails in suspension prescribed area are slightly corroded

centre box mountings corroded

rear cross axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2007 74,651 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 74,651 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 69,347 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 69,347 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside 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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HV51 ZNL is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HV51 ZNL, 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 HV51 ZNL registered?

HV51 ZNL is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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