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MK51 MBU

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

192,581 mi
Last recorded192,581 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 MBU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 192,581 miles

Corrosion to parts of chassis

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake just met min req

Pass 23 Nov 2016 191,815 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 191,762 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement load senor siezed (3.5.1k)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s lower ball join (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle mounting brackets cracked on all four mountings rear two axles (6.1.A.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake rear axles low effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 186,202 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 186,202 miles

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 186,202 miles

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 180,717 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 180,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 180,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 174,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 167,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 159,695 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 159,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside rear (front) tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2010 152,366 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 152,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 144,580 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 144,574 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 135,974 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 135,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 126,694 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 126,683 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 118,861 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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MK51 MBU is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MK51 MBU, 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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MK51 MBU is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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