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LX51 VHW

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

201,502 mi
Last recorded201,502 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VHW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 201,502 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 201,491 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 196,807 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 196,794 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 195,085 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 195,079 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 189,394 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 189,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 182,974 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 167,659 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 147,134 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 14,707 miles

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

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

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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LX51 VHW is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LX51 VHW, 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 LX51 VHW registered?

LX51 VHW is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is LX51 VHW safe to buy?

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