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LX51 VJE

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,293 mi
Last recorded146,293 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VJE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 146,293 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 146,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 139,186 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 129,950 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 129,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 123,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust rubbers worn

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2011 123,663 miles

centre exhaust rubbers worn

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jul 2010 109,938 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 105,442 miles

n/s/rear tyre have small cut in outer wall

Pass 15 Jul 2008 97,822 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 97,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 91,931 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 91,931 miles

Parking 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 VJE is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LX51 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

LX51 VJE is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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