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EU52 NBZ

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

27,121 mi
Last recorded27,121 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 NBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2023 27,121 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that the stub axle is likely to become insecure (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that the stub axle is likely to become insecure (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 27,089 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 27,053 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged flexible brake hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 26,165 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 24,100 miles

Nearside Outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 24,090 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 23,528 miles

number plate lamps lenses slightly obscured

Fail 17 Sep 2019 23,517 miles

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

number plate lamps lenses slightly obscured

Pass 24 Jul 2018 23,450 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 23,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 16,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit axle 2 tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 5,308 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Corroded (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 5,278 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Axel 1 (2.6.1)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Corroded (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 5,218 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r (front) tyre has a nail in and some small cuts

n/s/r (rear) Tyre has a nail in

o/s/r (front) Wheel bearing is slightly noisy

o/s/r (rear) Tyre is perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 3,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 3,470 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 3,440 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear top marker lamp not working

Pass 26 Apr 2012 3,308 miles

N/s/f brake binding

N/s/f outer cvj gaiter passing grease but still preventing ingress of dirt

O/s axle 2 tyre slightly distorted

Pass 6 May 2011 885 miles

n/s/f top marker lense missing

slight brake bind at n/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Oct 2009

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

fuel filter to heatre in rear of vehicle damp but not yet leaking.Check soon

fuel pipe from filler kneck damp? advise checking when fueling and replace if needed

ign barrel loose

n/s/f roof marker light incompleate and inop

o/s axle 2 wheel bearing slight noise just starting but not yet rough.Check soon replace when needed

Pass 18 Sep 2008 67,059 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 67,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

clutch pipe corroded.Advise replacing

slight noise from n/s bearings on axle 2 and 3 but not yet rough when rotated.Check soon replace when needed

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,380 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,436 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 60,436 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

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

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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EU52 NBZ is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EU52 NBZ, 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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EU52 NBZ is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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