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FL52 BZW

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,040 mi
Last recorded113,040 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 BZW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 113,040 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 112,950 miles

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

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

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

Play @ off-side rack end...

Spare tyre @ 1.6mm

Pass 27 Jul 2013 104,715 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 104,715 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Minor PAS leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,609 miles

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

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 10 Jul 2012 97,608 miles

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

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

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 18 Jul 2011 91,909 miles

brake pedal rubber deterioating

handbrake snatchy

n/s rear lower door hinge pin falling out door still secure at time of test

scratching on windscreen

Fail 12 Jul 2011 91,909 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber deterioating

handbrake snatchy

n/s rear lower door hinge pin falling out door still secure at time of test

scratching on windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2010 87,070 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 87,070 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 82,053 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 82,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 77,026 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 77,026 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 70,461 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 70,461 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 60,265 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 51,855 miles

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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FL52 BZW is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FL52 BZW, 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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FL52 BZW is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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