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BV52 BUW

2002 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,168 mi
Last recorded104,168 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 BUW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2019 104,168 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Below side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective After the catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 101,134 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 101,154 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump on engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside arch (6.1.B.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak maybe rocker cover ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 97,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,632 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 94,632 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,653 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 89,652 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,513 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 83,347 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2011 78,553 miles

nearside rear tyre - outer sidewall - scuffed and cracking badly

offside rear tyre - outer sidewall - scuffed and cracking badly

Pass 30 Oct 2010 74,030 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 74,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,419 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

N/S door mirror damaged

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,257 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,565 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 57,557 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

offside rear foot brake performance on limit

Pass 11 Sep 2006 54,419 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 44,039 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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BV52 BUW is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BV52 BUW, 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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BV52 BUW is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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