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AO02 VBD

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,687 mi
Last recorded85,687 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VBD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 85,687 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross membersx2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmembers x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,780 miles

under body rust

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,917 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount starting to seize

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe over axle corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,136 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 75,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,951 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 71,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,045 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 68,045 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,307 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2013 64,307 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,175 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 59,175 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,702 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 54,697 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,856 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Fail 13 Apr 2010 48,854 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,718 miles

slight binding rear brakes

Fail 9 Apr 2009 45,718 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,281 miles

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,718 miles

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2006 30,668 miles

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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AO02 VBD is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 84,855 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 AO02 VBD, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO02 VBD registered?

AO02 VBD is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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