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SG51 VFU

2001 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,863 mi
Last recorded99,863 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 VFU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,863 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 99,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 89,768 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 79,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 75,289 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 75,283 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 66,486 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

radiator burst

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,242 miles

n/s/r service brake low effort

Fail 1 Apr 2009 55,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r service brake low effort

Pass 30 Dec 2007 35,780 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,863 miles

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

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

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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SG51 VFU is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Blue 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 SG51 VFU, 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 SG51 VFU registered?

SG51 VFU is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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