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PJ51 VGU

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,450 mi
Last recorded135,450 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 VGU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 135,450 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 135,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 129,534 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 129,500 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 122,031 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 122,014 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 116,422 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 116,422 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 111,095 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 111,095 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 103,922 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 103,922 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 95,807 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 VGU is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VGU, 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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What year was PJ51 VGU registered?

PJ51 VGU is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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