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KN51 AEM

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,954 mi
Last recorded153,954 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 AEM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2011 153,954 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

weak patern to both head lamps

this vechicle should not be driven as it has no brakes working

Pass 20 Nov 2009 148,778 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 148,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2008 137,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 129,811 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 129,811 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 113,558 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 113,558 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 87,422 miles

both rear tyres has light cuts in outer tread pattern

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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KN51 AEM is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KN51 AEM, 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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KN51 AEM is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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