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BW02 VLR

2002 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,433 mi
Last recorded122,433 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 VLR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 122,433 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

clucth pipe rusting

exhaust rusting

marks in windsreen

o/side and n/side front outer sills rusting

Fail 22 Aug 2012 122,423 miles

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

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

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)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

clucth pipe rusting

exhaust rusting

marks in windsreen

o/side and n/side front outer sills rusting

Pass 23 Aug 2011 115,864 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs worn

marks in windscreen

steel clutch pipe rusting

Fail 23 Aug 2011 115,864 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs worn

marks in windscreen

steel clutch pipe rusting

Pass 9 Aug 2010 108,023 miles

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

marks in windscreen

Fail 30 Jul 2010 108,012 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

marks in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2009 101,345 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

marks in windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2008 94,745 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

noise on n/side front wheel

Pass 12 Jul 2007 87,446 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 68,928 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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BW02 VLR is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BW02 VLR, 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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BW02 VLR is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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