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SM51 FXH

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,800 mi
Last recorded126,800 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 FXH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 126,800 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside undersills slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2015 126,800 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside and nearside undersills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 122,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 30 Nov 2012 122,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2011 108,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,112 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 95,112 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 86,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 86,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 69,655 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 69,501 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f bottom ball joint worn

Pass 10 Jan 2007 63,645 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 63,643 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SM51 FXH is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SM51 FXH, 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 SM51 FXH registered?

SM51 FXH is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is SM51 FXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 FXH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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