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FN52 FBE

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,187 mi
Last recorded86,187 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 FBE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 86,187 miles

all tyres perished and rears worn close to legal limit

both headlight faded

front and rear indicator bulbs faded

oil leaks

rust and corrosion and holes in various places none within prescribed areas

Fail 29 Oct 2018 86,149 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres perished and rears worn close to legal limit

both headlight faded

front and rear indicator bulbs faded

oil leaks

rust and corrosion and holes in various places none within prescribed areas

Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

inner sill panels corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2017 83,222 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front jack points (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

inner sill panels corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,290 miles

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

age cracks rear tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,878 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres heavily perishing

corrosion around front chassis rails and rear crossmembers

Fail 17 Apr 2015 75,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres heavily perishing

corrosion around front chassis rails and rear crossmembers

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,354 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 69,320 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,269 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 57,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,810 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 51,776 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,800 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,099 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,427 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 27,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,261 miles

Both wiper blades poor., †Small damage nearside rear tyre.wall

Fail 8 Aug 2006 23,261 miles

Both wiper blades poor., †Small damage nearside rear tyre.wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FN52 FBE is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN52 FBE, 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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FN52 FBE is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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