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PJ51 RUA

2001 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,189 mi
Last recorded156,189 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 RUA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 156,189 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 156,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 142,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs lipped slightly

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2010 142,001 miles

front brake discs lipped slightly

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2009 131,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system has 2 mountings missing but system secure

nearside rear shocker upper casing deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2008 123,259 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 123,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r shocker shroud loose

centre rubber exhaust mounting missing

clutch feed pipe corroded

rear brake pipes and mainline corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2007 121,633 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 113,119 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 113,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 99,087 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 99,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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 RUA is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PJ51 RUA, 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 RUA is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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