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AO52 VRL

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,931 mi
Last recorded79,931 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VRL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 79,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all welding covered

Pass 7 Jul 2018 76,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all welding covered

brake pipes covered

Fail 5 Mar 2015 65,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre perishing

os outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre perishing

os outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,687 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 56,020 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 56,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 55,672 miles

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

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

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

both front top strut bearings starting to seize and noisey wheen turning

both rear tyres cracked and perished

n/side inner sill corroded and hooled

n/side rear indicator starting to show white light

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,180 miles

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

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

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

ns inner sill corroded and holed

nsf lower joint dust cover split

rear outrigger weak and holed

Fail 24 Nov 2011 53,180 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

ns inner sill corroded and holed

nsf lower joint dust cover split

rear outrigger weak and holed

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 37,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,395 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,166 miles

emissions visual check ok

Pass 13 Oct 2006 13,571 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 13,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 7,502 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front no plate cracked

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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AO52 VRL is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO52 VRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO52 VRL registered?

AO52 VRL is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is AO52 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 VRL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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