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FA51 EJV

2002 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

112,381 mi
Last recorded112,381 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 EJV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 112,381 miles

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 107,852 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 107,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 107,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/s/r tyre showing signs of detteriation.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 98,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 98,982 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,070 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 92,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,265 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 86,194 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 76,909 miles

Hand brake cable showing signs of detteriation (function not impaired)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 76,734 miles

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

Hand brake cable showing signs of detteriation (function not impaired)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,618 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,496 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 52,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,695 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 44,368 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s wiper showing signs of detteriation.

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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FA51 EJV is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FA51 EJV, 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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FA51 EJV is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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