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ML51 BZX

2001 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,069 mi
Last recorded58,069 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 BZX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 58,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

age related corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2024 56,956 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rad support corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 49,294 miles

corrosion at front

Fail 23 Nov 2023 49,294 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion at front

Pass 1 Feb 2023 46,129 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 43,220 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 43,216 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 40,677 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 37,985 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 32,913 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 30,706 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 27,763 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 25,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 25,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 22,426 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 22,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 19,503 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 19,485 miles

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,222 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,985 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 12,985 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 9,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2010 9,730 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 9,730 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 8,910 miles

front brake pipes corroding both sides

Pass 12 Feb 2009 6,879 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 687 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,471 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 5,550 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 5,550 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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ML51 BZX is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML51 BZX, 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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ML51 BZX is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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