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DF51 OTK

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

126,934 mi
Last recorded126,934 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 OTK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 126,934 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 126,854 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 126,847 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jun 2021 124,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Jun 2021 124,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2019 118,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area corroded and holed, outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded and holed, outside of a prescribed area

corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2019 118,868 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit = 1.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cannot be secured by positive means (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area corroded and holed, outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded and holed, outside of a prescribed area

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2018 112,167 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner upper wheel arch area severely corroded and holed, outside of a prescribed area

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2018 112,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative stuck on (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner upper wheel arch area severely corroded and holed, outside of a prescribed area

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2017 105,294 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 105,294 miles

Central Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,522 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre crossmember corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 98,522 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre crossmember corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 91,341 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 91,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

blistering of coatings at both front and front to rear brake pipes

indicators wont self cancel

offside and nearside front inner wings/inner wheel arches corroding

slight movement in both front swivle seat frames

weak return at nearside rear seatbelt

Fail 3 Jul 2014 81,776 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

blistering of coatings at both front and front to rear brake pipes

indicators wont self cancel

nearside reaverse lamp inoperative

offside and nearside front inner wings/inner wheel arches corroding

rear wheel bearings etc not tested ( excess tight brakes/binde )

slight movement in both front swivle seat frames

tight action at nearside rear brake

weak return at nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,691 miles

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

blistering of coatings at both front and front to rear coated brake pipes

corrosion at both front door steps/inner wings ( outside perscribed areas strut mounts etc )

offside front seat wont move back/forwards ( design characteristic )

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

surface corrosion at underbody mechanical component and general underbody

Fail 4 Jun 2013 76,691 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

blistering of coated brake pipes at oofside and nearside front and front to rear

corrosion at front door steps/wings outside perscribed areas strut mount etc )

front brake discs corroded

heavy underbody surface corrosion incuding steering/suspension and braking components

nearside centre stop lamp inoperative ( unsure if wired or not )

offside front seat wont move forwards/backwards ( design characteristic - swivle seat )

oscillation/slight judder noted at all footbrake readings during RBT

Fail 19 Jan 2012 76,241 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

drivers seat won't move backwads or forwards ( design characteristic swivel seat )

n/s screen wash high on screen

o/s and n/s front inner wing/door step corrosion ( just outside 30mm perscribed limit of top strut mount )

slight wheel bearing noise at n/s rear

tight action at both rear brakes suspect possible hand brake lever in drums or cables ( recom repair )

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,241 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers seat won't move backwads or forwards ( design characteristic swivel seat )

n/s screen wash high on screen

o/s and n/s front inner wing/door step corrosion ( just outside 30mm perscribed limit of top strut mount )

slight wheel bearing noise at n/s rear

tight action at both rear brakes suspect possible hand brake lever in drums or cables ( recom repair )

Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,197 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 69,150 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 65,806 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,163 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,653 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,780 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 50,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,464 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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DF51 OTK is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DF51 OTK, 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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DF51 OTK is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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