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EO52 VHX

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

122,312 mi
Last recorded122,312 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 VHX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2014 122,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 110,515 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside check strap broken

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

Sills and floors rusty, shailing, heavily repaired, and in a few areas which are outside of the testable prescribed areas, excessively corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 110,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside check strap broken

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

Sills and floors rusty, shailing, heavily repaired, and in a few areas which are outside of the testable prescribed areas, excessively corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 104,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 104,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 101,411 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s inner cv joint bolt loose

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 101,411 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s inner cv joint bolt loose

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 89,034 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 89,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,408 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 77,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 66,873 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 52,621 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,885 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 40,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare wheel missing

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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EO52 VHX is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EO52 VHX, 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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EO52 VHX is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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