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LB51 CTE

2001 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,464 mi
Last recorded93,464 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CTE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,464 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 89,123 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 89,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 79,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

front wipers starting to deteriorate

there are two brake hoses on each side at the front of the vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2011 79,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

front wipers starting to deteriorate

there are two brake hoses on each side at the front of the vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,037 miles

all repairs heavily undersealed

centre exhaust mounting perished

chils seat fitted to centre seat

front and rear indicators faded

front and rear number plates deteriorated

n/s front inner wheel rim distorted

Fail 2 Feb 2010 75,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

centre exhaust mounting perished

chils seat fitted to centre seat

front and rear indicators faded

front and rear number plates deteriorated

n/s front inner wheel rim distorted

Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads approx half worn

nearside front tyrte sidewall damaged/perished

nearside rear tyre getting low wearing on inner edge/perishing

offside front tyre sidewall damaged/perished

offside high level brake light not working

Fail 12 Dec 2008 70,883 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads approx half worn

nearside front tyrte sidewall damaged/perished

nearside rear tyre getting low wearing on inner edge/perishing

offside front tyre sidewall damaged/perished

offside high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,031 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 65,029 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Off side rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 10 Jun 2006 60,527 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 60,017 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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LB51 CTE is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LB51 CTE, 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 LB51 CTE registered?

LB51 CTE is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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