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ML51 MTX

2001 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,047 mi
Last recorded149,047 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 MTX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 149,047 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 149,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 128,621 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 128,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 115,532 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 115,532 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 102,316 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 102,316 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 87,591 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 87,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 72,510 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 72,509 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MTX is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ML51 MTX, 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 MTX is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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