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SJ51 ZTZ

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

166,531 mi
Last recorded166,531 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 166,531 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 166,531 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corner near leaf spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 161,945 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 161,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 161,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported to close to o/s rear tyre (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2015 152,175 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

corossion on rear crossmember and n/s/r outer sill

Pass 5 Feb 2015 151,474 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 144,633 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 138,861 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 131,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 131,275 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 131,275 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2011 130,127 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs slightly corroded

o/s mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2011 139,114 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs slightly corroded

o/s mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2010 130,106 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear n/s tyre deflated worn outer edge

slight play o/s front bearing

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Oct 2009 116,582 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 116,580 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 107,011 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 107,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 95,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 95,852 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 83,444 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 83,444 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 73,499 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 73,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 ZTZ is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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

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