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LY51 UKC

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

133,168 mi
Last recorded133,168 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 UKC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,780cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 133,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

most exhaust rubber hangers perished

Fail 5 Jan 2018 133,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 1 x rubber hanger broken (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

all exhaust rubber hangers perished

Pass 5 Aug 2016 131,514 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 131,471 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by x member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by x member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 131,435 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting bolts missing (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 126,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 125,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Lower engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 121,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Fail 25 Nov 2014 121,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 14 Nov 2013 117,179 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 117,179 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

1 x offside rear inner body mounting bolt loose

Pass 16 Nov 2012 109,758 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Nearside & offside rear bump stops deteriorated.

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall,not deep enough to reveal cords.

No spare wheel fitted at time of test.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 109,757 miles

Centre All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Centre exhaust rubbers deteriorating.

Front wiperblades split on edges.

Nearside & offside rear bump stops deteriorated.

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

Nearside front door mirror assembly missing.

Nearside rear light lens cracked and emitting white light.

Nearside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall,not deep enough to reveal cords.

No spare wheel fitted at time of test.

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 94,794 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 94,794 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 83,125 miles

n/s mirror has corner broken.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,230 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 75,229 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,095 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 70,955 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 64,334 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 64,334 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

ADVISE ENG OIL LEAK /////// WATER LEVEL LOW /////

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE PART CORD EXPOSSED RECOMEND REPLACEMENT //////////////////////////////

Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,562 miles

both front indicator lights going white

centre exhaust strap missing

engine oil leak

front discs have wear ridge

l/h mirror missing

l/h rear tyre tread low 4mm

r/h wiper blade split

suspect front pads worn

three x side marker lights inop

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 UKC is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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