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NG51 CPY

2001 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,305 mi
Last recorded108,305 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 CPY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 108,305 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear hanger ( outer panel) front hanger ( inner sill section) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately poorly routed pipes in area of master cylinder (3.6.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake calapier slider missing rubber boot

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear spring front hanger percribed area ok, but corroded just outside 30cm

Steering system slightly rough nearside strut top bearing appears partially siezed (2.2.D.1)

cab floor section/outer sill corroded to holes outside mot perscribed areas

Pass 21 Apr 2016 90,998 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 86,381 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 86,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding\corrosion development in inner front wheel arches\exhaust corrosion and minor leak\nsr shockabsorber cover for corrosion\slight corrosion development in ander side and rear cross member

brake test not completed

vehicle dangerouse to drive due to leaking brake pipes\

Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,282 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 81,263 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,604 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 73,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 67,083 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside mirror cover lose

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,157 miles

Centre exhaust mountings (x2) deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 49,238 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,994 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 42,967 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,205 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,401 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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NG51 CPY is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NG51 CPY, 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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NG51 CPY is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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