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FL52 CAU

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,373 mi
Last recorded71,373 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,373 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2016 71,366 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking injectors on engine (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,861 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres deteriorated

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 62,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres deteriorated

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,095 miles

Hi level stop not working

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

engine oil level LOW!

Fail 8 Sep 2014 58,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Hi level stop not working

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

engine oil level LOW!

Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,001 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 51,804 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,909 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 44,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

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

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

hand brake grabbing on application

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 26,712 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 23,453 miles

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

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

front disces rusted on in side edges

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,130 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 6,339 miles

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

offside front accident repair † †nearside inner driveshaft boot split † †nearside rear tyre tread close to limit † †nearside bottom ball joint slight play under load † †gearbox earth lead sparking on starting † †front brake imbalance

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 CAU is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAU, 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 CAU is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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