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FG52 EXS

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,332 mi
Last recorded97,332 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 EXS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 97,332 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch is corroded

underside & sills are corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 97,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch is corroded

underside & sills are corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear park brake cable is corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 92,839 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight top strut mount is seized (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mount marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight top strut mount is seized (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear park brake cable is corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 86,530 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated 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 17 Sep 2015 86,491 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rotted off (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill & out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in two places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated 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)

various inner and outer sills corroded to excess

Pass 27 Sep 2014 83,085 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 82,978 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated 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)

inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,560 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 79,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,689 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 76,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 73,561 miles

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

Corrosion on N/S Under body not in prescribed area

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 73,506 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Corrosion on N/S Under body not in prescribed area

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 69,517 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,437 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible at test.

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 60,575 miles

Corrosion on front brake pipes.

Fail 19 Sep 2008 60,564 miles

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

Corrosion on front brake pipes.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 55,501 miles

nsf and osf brake pipes and nsr brake pipes slightly corroded

nsf lower suspension arm back bush play/wear

rear brakes low effort

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,079 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 50,078 miles

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

Front brake imbalance 19%

OSF bottom ball joint cv boot split/holed

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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FG52 EXS is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FG52 EXS, 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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FG52 EXS is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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