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BX52 ONU

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,395 mi
Last recorded118,395 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 ONU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 118,395 miles

Oil leak ()

PAS pipes to rack has surface corrosion

anti freeze below minimum

both front inner wheel arch/chassis area has surface corrosion

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front registration damaged

underside of body scabby

Fail 2 Aug 2016 118,395 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front grill insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators/position and fog (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

PAS pipes to rack has surface corrosion

anti freeze below minimum

both front inner wheel arch/chassis area has surface corrosion

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front registration damaged

underside of body scabby

Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside bonnet hinge defective

nearside front brake hoses are chaffed by each other and slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre main tread cut

offside rear tyre badly perrished and cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2015 115,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside bonnet hinge defective

nearside front brake hoses are chaffed by each other and slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre main tread cut

offside rear tyre badly perrished and cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2014 113,503 miles

heavy surface corrosion to inner wheel arches behind brake hoses

power steering metal pipes are corroded

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge and main tread close to limits 205/70/15c

Fail 13 Aug 2014 113,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

front brake pads are worn thin

heavy surface corrosion to inner wheel arches behind brake hoses

power steering metal pipes are corroded

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge and main tread close to limits 205/70/15c

Pass 6 Sep 2013 111,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 110,996 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 105,871 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 105,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 98,508 miles

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

front disc worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011 98,508 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front disc worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,847 miles

near side head light starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Aug 2010 87,847 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side head light starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,584 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 78,577 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,359 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 74,284 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 70,705 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 70,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 58,588 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 58,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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BX52 ONU is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BX52 ONU, 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 BX52 ONU registered?

BX52 ONU is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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