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BJ52 TVA

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,139 mi
Last recorded143,139 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 TVA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 143,139 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 138,021 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s rear above leaf spring has signs of corrosion

underside of car has signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2015 132,885 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 132,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 127,547 miles

near side inner sill

Pass 9 Jan 2013 120,267 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

corrosion started around brake compensator mount

exhaust box started to corrode

front brake imbalance close to limit

front brake pads worn slightly low but unable to check properly with wheels on?

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear indicators, lower outside centre 3/4 [195/70/15c]

slight judder on n/s/f brake

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Fail 8 Jan 2013 120,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

corrosion started around brake compensator mount

exhaust box started to corrode

front brake pads worn slightly low but unable to check properly with wheels on?

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear indicators, lower outside centre 3/4 [195/70/15c]

slight judder on n/s/f brake

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 9 Mar 2012 117,880 miles

exhaust centre/rear box corroded

n/s/f brake sensor wires broken

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge outside centre 3/4 [195/70/15c]

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

small chip in centre of windscreen

wear on front brake pads + discs but unable to check properly with wheels on?

Fail 5 Mar 2012 117,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre/rear box corroded

n/s/f brake sensor wires broken

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge outside centre 3/4 [195/70/15c]

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

small chip in centre of windscreen

wear on front brake pads + discs but unable to check properly with wheels on?

Pass 25 Feb 2011 114,847 miles

exhaust centre box starting to corrode

n/s + o/s centre outriggers corroded but not in prescribed area

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge + screw in tread [195/70/15c]

slight noise on o/s of engine?

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

unable to check brake linings through wheels

Pass 26 Feb 2010 109,612 miles

exhaust box starting to corrode

n/s headlamp slightly loose

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

nail close to edge of tread in n/s/r tyre [195/70/15c]

Pass 5 Mar 2009 102,383 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 94,104 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 81,942 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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BJ52 TVA is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ52 TVA, 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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BJ52 TVA is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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