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SG51 VGC

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,382 mi
Last recorded105,382 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 VGC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 105,382 miles

Front floors/inner sills corroded to excess outside the prescribed area

Rear crossmember weak/ waxed

Fail 12 Nov 2025 105,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front floors/inner sill corroded and holed outside the prescribed area

Pass 27 Nov 2024 97,096 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Underside has been repaired and heavily waxed.

Pass 29 May 2023 95,468 miles

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2023 95,468 miles

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 93,508 miles

slight rust on under side

Pass 10 Sep 2019 93,975 miles

Central Exhaust mounting point corroded

Exhaust rubbers perishing

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Front Both Front cross member mounting points corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside corrosion to outer sill

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F inner arch corroded

Offside Front corrosion to floor

Offside Outer corrosion to outer sill

Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,046 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 92,044 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 84,273 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

offside rear sill and wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust retaining rubbers missing

nearside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded

offside sill underside corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 71,174 miles

Braking system leaking nearside rear brake drum (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust retaining rubbers missing

nearside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded

offside sill underside corroded

offside wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,142 miles

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,411 miles

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,531 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside outer sill & rear valance holed with corrosion.

exhaust thin with corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 53,531 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside outer sill & rear valance holed with corrosion.

exhaust thin with corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 52,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,033 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 50,033 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,824 miles

exhaust noisey (baffles)

general corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2010 47,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust noisey (baffles)

general corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,243 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,610 miles

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

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

nearside front door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,605 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,968 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2005 24,076 miles

centre silencer breaking up

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 VGC is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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