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BV52 JXS

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,239 mi
Last recorded85,239 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 JXS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2014 85,239 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2013 84,879 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 82,848 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 82,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2011 81,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2011 81,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Aug 2010 80,441 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 78,859 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 78,859 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 74,790 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 74,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 27 Jul 2007 71,854 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 71,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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 8 Aug 2006 61,305 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 61,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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 JXS is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV52 JXS, 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 BV52 JXS registered?

BV52 JXS is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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