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SJ51 ZTG

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,101 mi
Last recorded116,101 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 ZTG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 116,101 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 116,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to back metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

N/S/R TYRE WORN SLIGHT UNEVEN (out of shape)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 113,512 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 113,512 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 140,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 140,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,825 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 103,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 98,018 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 98,018 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 92,072 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 13 Jan 2011 92,072 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 16 Jan 2010 86,031 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 86,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 79,588 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 79,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

195/70/15 rear tyres perishing slightly

front and n/s/r indicator discolouring

front brake discs slightly lipped

front wiper blades split

n/s/f wing mirror glass slightly damaged

o/s/r light unit slightly damaged

slight movement in front/rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Feb 2007 74,083 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,093 miles

oil leak

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 ZTG is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SJ51 ZTG, 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 ZTG is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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