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NL51 LFP

2001 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,442 mi
Last recorded82,442 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 LFP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,442 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also been repaired (7.1.2)

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2017 82,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also been repaired (7.1.2)

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2015 127,741 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 78,633 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,333 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s sill coroded

rear cross member coroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 75,333 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s sill coroded

rear cross member coroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,032 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 70,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,721 miles

rear crossmember coroded not effecting suspension

Fail 18 Oct 2012 66,717 miles

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

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

rear crossmember coroded not effecting suspension

Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,041 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 61,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,001 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,345 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,339 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 46,546 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,011 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 43,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,497 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 37,497 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 31,357 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 31,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NL51 LFP is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc 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 NL51 LFP, 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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What year was NL51 LFP registered?

NL51 LFP is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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