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SD51 VDN

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,682 mi
Last recorded96,682 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 96,682 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2013 96,680 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs in poor condition

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 87,124 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 87,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,688 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 79,688 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 72,765 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 72,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 70,323 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 70,323 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 64,979 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 64,979 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,025 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 51,392 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 VDN is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VDN, 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 VDN is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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