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SD51 BCX

2001 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,589 mi
Last recorded41,589 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 BCX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,589 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 41,588 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 41,587 miles

front exhaust hanger corrded and snapped off, but still surported

front exhaust silencer corroded and deteriated and slight blow

n/s front shock absorber top mounting is slightly rough in operation

n/s front tyre tread bald on outter edge and deep cut, but no cords exposed

o/s front chassis leg to inner arch corroded

o/s front tyre tread worn and starting to get low

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 41,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front exhaust hanger corrded and snapped off, but still surported

front exhaust silencer corroded and deteriated and slight blow

n/s front shock absorber top mounting is slightly rough in operation

n/s front tyre tread bald on outter edge and deep cut, but no cords exposed

o/s front chassis leg to inner arch corroded

o/s front tyre tread worn and starting to get low

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 41,587 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 41,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 16 May 2012 41,587 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 41,587 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 41,472 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 41,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,650 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 40,511 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,232 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,482 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 33,780 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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SD51 BCX is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD51 BCX, 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 SD51 BCX registered?

SD51 BCX is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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