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OV51 EJK

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

61,705 mi
Last recorded61,705 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 EJK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,705 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre age cracked

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2017 61,702 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking Pipe to injector pump (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear cross member both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre age cracked

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged but not to chords

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,997 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 60,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 60,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 59,911 miles

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

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

all exhaust support rings perished

Fail 10 May 2014 59,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

all exhaust support rings perished

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,857 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 43,856 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,925 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 29,404 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,364 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 21,268 miles

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear bumper insecure

nearside rear bumper end cap brocken, loose

only half of high level brake lamp working

Fail 10 Oct 2006 17,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,223 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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OV51 EJK is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OV51 EJK, 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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OV51 EJK is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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