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WR51 OYX

2001 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,795 mi
Last recorded119,795 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 OYX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 119,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 119,790 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 117,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rubbers pereshed

Fail 10 Aug 2011 117,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rubbers pereshed

Pass 27 Jul 2010 113,406 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

brake discs worn

Fail 26 Jul 2010 113,403 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake discs worn

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2009 111,975 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

under car very corroded and n/sr side door handle damaged but can open door from out side

Fail 1 Oct 2009 111,975 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

under car very corroded and n/sr side door handle damaged but can open door from out side

Pass 13 Sep 2008 101,945 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 10,165 miles

Centre Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 84,577 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Sep 2006 70,570 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 70,569 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WR51 OYX is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc 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 WR51 OYX, 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 WR51 OYX registered?

WR51 OYX is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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