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FE52 TVJ

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

136,660 mi
Last recorded136,660 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 TVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2018 136,660 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting at outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 134,213 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 134,192 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement park brake cables (3.5.1k)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering LSV mounting prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 131,115 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 131,036 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 126,720 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 126,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 122,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 122,199 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 116,761 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 116,674 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 110,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2012 110,457 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 104,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 103,751 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 97,671 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 97,514 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 88,664 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 88,350 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 81,385 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 81,312 miles

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,584 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 73,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 65,918 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 65,501 miles

play to offside steering rack arm

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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FE52 TVJ 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 52%.

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 FE52 TVJ, 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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FE52 TVJ is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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