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LV51 XEW

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,827 mi
Last recorded50,827 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 XEW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,827 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Jul 2010 50,827 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,717 miles

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

spare flat

Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 36,492 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,655 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW

DRIVERS HEAD REST FLOPPY

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR BULB FADED SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP DAMAGED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT HUBS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 8 Aug 2006 19,655 miles

DRIVERS HEAD REST FLOPPY

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR BULB FADED SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT HUBS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

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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LV51 XEW is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LV51 XEW, 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 LV51 XEW registered?

LV51 XEW is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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