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PJ51 LVC

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,997 mi
Last recorded89,997 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 LVC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2012 89,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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 24 May 2011 87,204 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 18 May 2011 87,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 17 May 2010 83,924 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Jan 2009 77,109 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake pad spring visible in centre of caliper

o/s/f wheelbearing slightly noisy

Fail 21 Jan 2009 77,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake pad spring visible in centre of caliper

o/s/f wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 Jan 2008 69,982 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 69,947 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,249 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 52,870 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 52,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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PJ51 LVC is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PJ51 LVC, 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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PJ51 LVC is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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