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FD52 ZGE

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,314 mi
Last recorded164,314 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 ZGE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 164,314 miles

2x cracks in screen

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear indicators a bit white & lens cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2011 164,312 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

2x cracks in screen

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s bumper bracket insecure

rear indicators a bit white & lens cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2010 138,016 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 138,016 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 112,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 112,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 88,811 miles

front brake discs worn

offside mirror poorly secured

rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Dec 2006 64,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

oil leak from engine

small breather pipe in engine bay split

steering system slightly tight but not considered excessive( suspect possible partially siezed strut top bearings?) further investigation recommended

vehicle overloaded?? Rear springs very close to bump stops and appear well loaded. further investigation at next service recommended.

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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FD52 ZGE is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD52 ZGE, 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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What year was FD52 ZGE registered?

FD52 ZGE is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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