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PJ51 MHE

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

157,377 mi
Last recorded157,377 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 MHE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 157,377 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 157,377 miles

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

Nearside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated SILL X2 (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 154,110 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 154,110 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated QUARTER SILL (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated LOWER PANEL (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 153,377 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 153,377 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS, INNER WHEEL ARCHES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 125,054 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 125,054 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated OSR INNER SILL, OS INNER SILL, NSF FLOOR, NSR INNER SILL X2, NS INNER SILL, NS OUTER SILL, REAR PANEL BY SPARE WHEEL CARRIER HOLED, NSR INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 149,675 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 149,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 146,981 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 146,979 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 144,800 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 144,800 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 136,600 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 136,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 134,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

recent weld repairs appear sound. areas undersealed.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 134,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported fixing corroded away, insecure. (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front door steps inner panels heavy corrosion.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 133,425 miles

Front wheel arches slightly corroded around brakets for brake pipes/hoses and unersealed

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

under vehicle and some brake pipes been coated with underseal

Fail 10 Apr 2017 133,424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front wheel arches slightly corroded around brakets for brake pipes/hoses and unersealed

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

under vehicle and some brake pipes been coated with underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2016 131,530 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 131,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 131,306 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing outer edge

corrosion on n/s/f inner wings

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

inner sills and floor pans corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2015 131,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing outer edge

corrosion on n/s/f inner wings

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

inner sills and floor pans corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2011 131,071 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 130,764 miles

rear shockabsorber dust covers missing, slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 14 Oct 2009 130,218 miles

dents/scratches to various body panels , wear to brake pedal rubber , various oil leaks , surface corrosion to exhaust system , wear to suspension bushes , spare wheel missing , corrosion to none structural areas

Pass 29 Oct 2008 129,101 miles

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

rear lamps damaged,wear in steering system,PAS pipes rusty,rear shockers poor,oil leaks,strut top mounts siezing...

Fail 13 Nov 2007 127,449 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r light lense damaged / power steering pipes corroded / rear shock shrouds corroded / both front tyres verry close to limit / wipers split / exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2007 127,449 miles

n/s/r light lense damaged / power steering pipes corroded / rear shock shrouds corroded / both front tyres verry close to limit / wipers split / exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2006 123,273 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 111,018 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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PJ51 MHE is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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