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SG51 VGK

2001 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,331 mi
Last recorded86,331 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2015 86,331 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear wheel arches rough with corrosion

o/s front chassie holed at front cross member

o/s front step corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,117 miles

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to brake pipe across rear axle

Corosion to outersills

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,282 miles

condition n/s/f brake hoses

condition of all wheel arches

condition of both door check strap

corrosion & repairs to both inner & outer sill BORDERLINE

corrosion o/s/f bottom inner wing

corrosion on front subframe & chassis rails

damage & repair to n/s/r light lense BORDERLINE

heavy underside corrosion to vehicle

play in both rear wheel bearings BORDERLINE

play in steering rack n/s

play n/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 26 Mar 2013 79,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

condition n/s/f brake hoses

condition of all wheel arches

condition of both door check strap

corrosion & repairs to both inner & outer sill BORDERLINE

corrosion o/s/f bottom inner wing

corrosion on front subframe & chassis rails

damage & repair to n/s/r light lense BORDERLINE

heavy underside corrosion to vehicle

play in both rear wheel bearings BORDERLINE

play in steering rack n/s

play n/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,029 miles

Corosion to nearside front brake pipe to flexi

Corosion to rear brake pipes across rear axle

General corosion throughout underbody

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2011 71,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion o/s/f n/s/f inner wheel arch borderline

n/s/r brake binding

n/s/r shocker cover corroded

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal

Pass 4 Apr 2011 71,753 miles

corrosion o/s/f n/s/f inner wheel arch borderline

n/s/r brake binding

n/s/r shocker cover corroded

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal

Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,308 miles

corrosion on sills

cortrosion on exhaust borderline

n/s/f top shocker mounting seizing borderline

Pass 24 Mar 2009 64,929 miles

exhaust poor

near side front brake pipes corrodeing border line

off side rear axle brake pipe corrodeing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,840 miles

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

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

Security of exhaust

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Apr 2007 57,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,281 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 52,622 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 52,622 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 VGK 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 64.3%.

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

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