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LY51 MZO

2001 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,936 mi
Last recorded177,936 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 MZO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 177,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

n/s/r outer arch corrosion

o/s/f inner closing panel hole just outside seatbelt mount prescribed area

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread pattern on inner and outer edges

o/s/r outer wheel arch advanced corrosion

rear cross member corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 177,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

n/s/r outer arch corrosion

o/s/f inner closing panel hole just outside seatbelt mount prescribed area

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread pattern on inner and outer edges

o/s/r outer wheel arch advanced corrosion

rear cross member corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 173,072 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 160,305 miles

O/S/R brake pipe too cylinder corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Sep 2008 160,305 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/R brake pipe too cylinder corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Sep 2007 139,837 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 139,837 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes corroded

osf mirror cracked

slight play in both front bearings

Pass 26 Aug 2006 115,284 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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LY51 MZO is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LY51 MZO, 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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LY51 MZO is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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