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KY51 ABZ

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,939 mi
Last recorded128,939 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 ABZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,780cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 128,939 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip on windscreen

offside front mirror housing damaged

offside front overtaking mirror broken

some brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2009 128,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front mirror housing damaged

offside front overtaking mirror broken

some brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2008 112,305 miles

handbrake readings just meet mot pass criteria

Fail 30 Jan 2008 112,301 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

main brake pipos & rear b rake pipes showing corrosion .

n/s/r tyre wall scuffed & tears in tread ?

o/s/f overtaking mirror broken

rear reb ound rubbers perished

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,752 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 92,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 7,337 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

indicator switch broken but still operational

Pass 27 Feb 2006 7,337 miles

indicator switch broken but still operational

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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KY51 ABZ is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KY51 ABZ, 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 KY51 ABZ registered?

KY51 ABZ is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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