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VA51 ZBP

1997 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,430 mi
Last recorded155,430 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Relay107,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 ZBP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 155,430 miles

o/s front jacking point rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s rear tyre worn on inside and outside

small hole on n/s rear inner sill

water light on

Fail 8 Apr 2015 155,430 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front jacking point rusty

o/s rear tyre worn on inside and outside

small hole on n/s rear inner sill

water light on

Fail 14 Nov 2014 155,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 150,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 143,048 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 135,576 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion along nearside lower body

offside wiper blade splitting on ends

Fail 2 Nov 2010 126,384 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 126,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 118,182 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 108,234 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 98,929 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 98,929 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 82,402 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 92,402 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 83,933 miles

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

Nearside front brake pad warning light wire broken

Slight leak on radiator

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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VA51 ZBP is a 1997 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 107,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA51 ZBP, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA51 ZBP is a 1997 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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