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OBU 654

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,320 mi
Last recorded123,320 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 654
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,780cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 123,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 123,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 122,367 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 121,258 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 120,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides - jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

note : parking brake efficiency - just met

Pass 14 Sep 2021 118,867 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater lens missing,orange bulb (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 118,867 miles

Central Front Brake lever has restricted free movement Park brake lever siezed (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering brake line mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater lens missing,orange bulb (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 118,170 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 118,170 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (indicator) (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 117,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 117,055 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 115,383 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end cover - heavily corroded / weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 115,382 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end cover - heavily corroded / weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced all side marker lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 114,314 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 114,314 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2016 114,169 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 113,302 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear upper marker lights not working

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 24 Apr 2014 112,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 109,428 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f strut top

Pass 1 Mar 2011 108,966 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 108,365 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 102,910 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 102,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 97,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 97,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 88,758 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 88,748 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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OBU 654 is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBU 654, 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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OBU 654 is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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