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SJ51 ZSY

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

112,438 mi
Last recorded112,438 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 ZSY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 112,438 miles

centre exhaust has part of the system slightiy deteriorated

centre rear [ 6 inch pipe ] brake pipe slighty corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspenion wish arm bushes worn [ bushes at front of arm ]

o/s and n/s sills outer holed rust

Fail 20 Oct 2009 112,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s and n/s sills outer holed

Pass 9 Apr 2008 110,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

power steering pipes corroded no leaks

Fail 9 Apr 2008 110,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

power steering pipes corroded no leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2007 110,485 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded no leaks /suspect coolant leak

Fail 3 Mar 2007 110,481 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

power steering pipes corroded no leaks

suspect coolant leak

Pass 29 Jun 2005 103,853 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 103,853 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2005 103,606 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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SJ51 ZSY is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 SJ51 ZSY, 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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SJ51 ZSY is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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