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VU61 ORJ

2011 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,148 mi
Last recorded165,148 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2011 Citroen Relay101,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 ORJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 165,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 165,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 155,086 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 155,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 147,198 miles

BOTH MIRRORS DAMAGED

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

SIDE- DOOR HANDLE MISSING

Fail 31 Aug 2016 147,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

BOTH MIRRORS DAMAGED

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

FRONT PADS ON LIMIT

REAR DISCS VERY POOR

SIDE- DOOR HANDLE MISSING

Pass 28 Aug 2015 127,470 miles

front tyres on limits and poor condition

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2014 93,438 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,438 miles

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

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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VU61 ORJ is a 2011 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 101,035 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 VU61 ORJ, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU61 ORJ registered?

VU61 ORJ is a 2011 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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