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SD51 BLZ

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,004 mi
Last recorded147,004 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 BLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 147,004 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 147,004 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 130,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 130,723 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 110,255 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 110,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 10,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 100,332 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 100,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 90,192 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 89,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear wheel bearings and offside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2007 79,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 79,109 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 78,551 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in both bottom ball joints

wood paneling in rear of van

Pass 3 Apr 2006 66,673 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 BLZ is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SD51 BLZ, 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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SD51 BLZ is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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