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LR51 XVJ

2001 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,039 mi
Last recorded49,039 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 XVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,039 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 49,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of arch front of sill close to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill close to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of arch front of sill close to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,535 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,109 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,660 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,423 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,805 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 41,143 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2012 39,109 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 39,101 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,589 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 22,719 miles

2 exhaust rubber mountings are broken

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

off side wiper blade is split

spare tyre below the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 16 Oct 2009 17,997 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres non commercial

Pass 16 Oct 2008 13,371 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 6,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 159 miles

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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LR51 XVJ is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR51 XVJ, 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 LR51 XVJ registered?

LR51 XVJ is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is LR51 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 XVJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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