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SH51 WZN

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

201,768 mi
Last recorded201,768 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 WZN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,780cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 201,768 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both front inner wheel arches at top

o/s driveshaft bearing fastener has bolt missing

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when spun possibly back plate fouling disc requires checking

slight play in both sides rear springs rear eye bushes

Fail 4 Jan 2008 201,766 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both front inner wheel arches at top

n/s/f inner plastic wheel arch cover damaged and insecure

o/s driveshaft bearing fastener has bolt missing

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when spun possibly back plate fouling disc requires checking

slight play in both sides rear springs rear eye bushes

Pass 19 Dec 2006 192,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust downpipe mount bolt to turbo loose but still secure

n/s headlight slight damage

n/s/f brake slight binding

n/s/f inner wing cover insecure

o/s driveshaft support bearing mount bolt missing

Fail 13 Dec 2006 192,974 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 192,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust downpipe mount bolt to turbo loose but joint still secure

n/s/f inner wing cover insecure

o/s driveshaft support bearing mount bolt missing

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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SH51 WZN is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 SH51 WZN, 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 SH51 WZN registered?

SH51 WZN is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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