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WU51 ZPH

2001 Citroen Relay

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,220 mi
Last recorded95,220 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 ZPH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 95,220 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 95,194 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,504 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 94,504 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,670 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CASTING CORRODED

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 93,663 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged insecure mounting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced UNDER BATTERY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted wing clips in the wrong place (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CASTING CORRODED

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 93,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wheel arches/prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides,lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,685 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 90,680 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 84,466 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake & Handbrake efficiency just met required limits

Pass 10 Dec 2015 81,310 miles

Offside centre inner sill holed (corrosion - not prescribed area)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 81,294 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside centre inner sill holed (corrosion - not prescribed area)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 81,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch near strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven slow to apply (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow to apply (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch near strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail near crossmember mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember under radiator (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded through (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all pipes to & from rack (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 81,529 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,829 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,378 miles

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

general under body corrosion

slight imbalance in rear service brakes

slight wear in offside front lower cannon bush

Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,502 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,903 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 76,443 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 74,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 24 Jul 2009 74,853 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2008 72,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 72,609 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 70,930 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 70,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 68,802 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 65,169 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 65,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WU51 ZPH is a 2001 Citroen Relay in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WU51 ZPH, 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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WU51 ZPH is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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