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NV51 BYM

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,349 mi
Last recorded87,349 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 BYM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 87,349 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 84,733 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 81,428 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension top mounts noisy

Pass 21 May 2020 77,296 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 69,910 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2018 69,906 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,856 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 69,416 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,447 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 66,447 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,211 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,222 miles

please check all sear belts fasetns

Fail 14 Oct 2011 59,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

please check all sear belts fasetns

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,262 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 56,260 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,143 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,304 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,306 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 40,237 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 35,646 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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NV51 BYM is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NV51 BYM, 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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NV51 BYM is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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