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LB51 CUA

2001 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,388 mi
Last recorded106,388 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CUA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2021 106,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and strut fixing area heavly corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mounting, heavly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills (Note sills are heavly corroded and holed the full length of the vehicle and will need fully welding/repairing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side of vehicle heavly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and strut fixing area heavly corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills (Note sills are heavly corroded and holed the full length of the vehicle and will need fully welding/repairing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mounting, heavly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side of vehicle heavly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking cables slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 106,140 miles

corrosion to underside, holes to body outside prescribed areas

Pass 16 Jun 2015 104,507 miles

Corrosion to underside

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 104,423 miles

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

Corrosion to underside

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,865 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 103,821 miles

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

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

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

r/n/s tyre wall cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 101,871 miles

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

corrosion appearing to underside and holed outside structural areas

exhaust system deteriorating

n/s/r tyre cracking

outer sills thin in places outside structural areas

Fail 27 Jun 2013 101,871 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion appearing to underside and holed outside structural areas

exhaust system deteriorating

n/s/r tyre cracking

outer sills thin in places outside structural areas

Pass 5 Jul 2012 100,763 miles

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

corrosion and holes to vehicle outside prescribed area

Fail 22 Jun 2012 100,749 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion and holes to vehicle outside prescribed area

Pass 30 Jun 2011 100,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

corrosion to nearside/offside outer sills

gear change stiff

oil leak from gearbox

wipers starting to wear

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 CUA is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CUA, 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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LB51 CUA is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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