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DY52 RYU

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

195,027 mi
Last recorded195,027 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 RYU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 195,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 188,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

part of the the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion around vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2022 188,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring front mounting area inner/outer sills corroded not welded all way around/properly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring rear mounting area corroded within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch area near front radiator support mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring front mounting area inner/outer sills corroded not welded all way around/properly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring rear mounting area corroded within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside corroded has signs of repair been undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear nearside and offside light lens damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced genral corrosion to all of chassis has signs of repairs and been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/outer sills corroded has signs of repairs/been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 182,071 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

body sills show signs of corrosion/repair /undersealed

Fail 31 Aug 2021 182,056 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

body sills show signs of corrosion/repair /undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2020 175,555 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has signs off repair/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear nearside and offside bump stops missing

Fail 1 Sep 2020 175,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has signs off repair/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear nearside and offside bump stops missing

Pass 30 Aug 2019 169,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 169,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 168,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing / suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 167,726 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount has slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded and broken but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch cover slightly loose but not going to fall off

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 167,681 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside and offside, inner and outer sills by body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by x-member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount has slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded and broken but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch cover slightly loose but not going to fall off

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 160,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases / system corroded (7.1.2)

General under body corroded / corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 160,789 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorated

items removed from drivers area prior to test

oil leak

various corrosion and holes under/ around van, but not in prescribed areas

Pass 7 Sep 2016 158,725 miles

Nearside corrosion forming on inner and outter sill panel

Offside corrosion forming inner and outter sill panel

Pass 10 Sep 2015 4 miles

cv gaiters perished

discs corroded

heavy corrosion to under side and heavily undersealed

slight play in nearside swivel

Pass 11 Sep 2014 148,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrossion in prescribed araes not holed as yet

Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,583 miles

body damage

Fail 15 Aug 2013 144,176 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s / n/s front inner wheel arches and under body corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2013 142,233 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 138,800 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2011 138,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 133,800 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 133,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 127,969 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 127,969 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 121,328 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 121,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener fractured (2.5.C.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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/f inner cv boot split

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 9 Nov 2007 112,571 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 112,571 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 104,454 miles

n/s front inner cv boot slightly detoriated

Fail 27 Oct 2006 104,454 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 96,471 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 96,469 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DY52 RYU is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 DY52 RYU, 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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DY52 RYU is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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