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OY51 RZJ

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

131,848 mi
Last recorded131,848 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 RZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 131,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

extensive welding repairs carried out

Fail 11 Apr 2019 131,835 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rusted through sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside/nearside crossmember rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2018 125,227 miles

Body has slight corrosion general underbody (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 125,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Body has slight corrosion general underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 119,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 119,397 miles

Brake valve leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 115,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

UNDER BODY OF VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED

off side front chassis leg corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 109,269 miles

off side front jacking point corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 109,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 103,690 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 103,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2013 97,802 miles

advise inner and outer sills heavily holed and corroded

advise minor corrosion rear brake pipe and both front

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

advise o/s/f brake hose insecure from its housing dock

repair tape over o/s/r fog lamp

Fail 23 Mar 2013 97,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

advise inner and outer sills heavily holed and corroded

advise minor corrosion rear brake pipe and both front

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

advise o/s/f brake hose insecure from its housing dock

repair tape over o/s/r fog lamp

Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,019 miles

advise both front lower arm ball joints have play

advise corroded and holed inner and outer sills

advise corroshion and holed to rear of vehicle by both rear spring mounting holed not within 30cm

advise o/s/f brake hose loose from mounting point but still attached

advise o/s/f tyre wearing low

advise passengers door stiff to open inside

advise washers provide little water

Pass 7 Apr 2011 85,616 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 85,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak from rad

slight play in off side inner track rod end

Pass 19 Apr 2010 80,266 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 80,251 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,921 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 74,921 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 64,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 64,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,549 miles

radial play both front wheels

Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,143 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 48,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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OY51 RZJ is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OY51 RZJ, 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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OY51 RZJ is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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