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MJ51 AYO

2001 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,775 mi
Last recorded104,775 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 AYO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 104,775 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 28 Jan 2015 104,532 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 100,553 miles

Both front top strut mountings getting corroded.

Brake pedal rubber getting worn.

Brake pipe to off side front flex getting corroded.

Brake pipe to off side rear wheel cylinder getting corroded.

Brake pipe to rear load sensor valve getting corroded.

Exhaust support rubbers missing but supported ok.

Off side lower mirror glass missing.

Off side rear shocker weaping.

Oil leak

Some play front wheel bearings.

Some play rear wheel bearings.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 100,553 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front top strut mountings getting corroded.

Brake pedal rubber getting worn.

Brake pipe to off side front flex getting corroded.

Brake pipe to off side rear wheel cylinder getting corroded.

Brake pipe to rear load sensor valve getting corroded.

Exhaust support rubbers missing but supported ok.

Front brake discs worn.

Off side lower mirror glass missing.

Off side rear shocker weaping.

Oil leak

Some play front wheel bearings.

Some play rear wheel bearings.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,361 miles

Corrosion & lip on front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Damage to o/s mirror cover.

Damage to o/s rear quarter panel.

Lower mirror glass damaged at n/s.

Lower mirror glass missing at o/s.

Play in o/s front bottom ball joint.

Play in o/s front wheel bearing.

Top shocker mountings sticking o/s & n/s.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 94,361 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Corrosion & lip on front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Damage to o/s mirror cover.

Damage to o/s rear quarter panel.

Lower mirror glass damaged at n/s.

Lower mirror glass missing at o/s.

Play in o/s front bottom ball joint.

Play in o/s front wheel bearing.

Top shocker mountings sticking o/s & n/s.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,813 miles

Corrosion on rear axle brake pipe.

Damage to o/s mirror.

Damage to o/s rear quarter.

Front & rear number plates delaminating.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 82,689 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Corrosion on rear axle brake pipe.

Damage to o/s mirror.

Damage to o/s rear quarter.

Front & rear number plates delaminating.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,691 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 74,659 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,037 miles

Front bumper insecure at o/s.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 64,037 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front bumper insecure at o/s.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,952 miles

Front disc pads low.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,248 miles

brake pedal rubber getting worn

front and rear number plate laminates

front pads getting low

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

offside lower mirror cracked

offside rear tyre outer walls getting worn

some play both front wheel bearings

some play front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 13 Dec 2007 41,163 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal rubber getting worn

front and rear number plate laminates

front pads getting low

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

offside lower mirror cracked

offside rear tyre outer walls getting worn

some play both front wheel bearings

some play front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2006 33,769 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 23,964 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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MJ51 AYO is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ51 AYO, 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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MJ51 AYO is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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