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FP52 TWE

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,732 mi
Last recorded120,732 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 TWE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 120,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2012 120,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 120,284 miles

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

both sides front inner wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded, rubber mount perished

front wiper blades split

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s/f flexible brake hose perished

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f corner body damage

o/s/f outer cv joint gaiter out of shape

o/s/f slight play in rack

oil leaks

small stone chips on windscreen o/s

Pass 29 Jul 2011 116,532 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2011 116,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2010 103,113 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 103,113 miles

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

WIPERS NOT STOPPING IN CORRECT PARK POSITION

Pass 14 Oct 2009 90,957 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 90,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BAD STEERING PULL TO O/S POSSIBLY DUE TO O/S TOP MOUNTING

Pass 17 Oct 2008 82,304 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 83,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 73,282 miles

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)

long travel of handbrake

Fail 10 Aug 2007 73,275 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,481 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 43,577 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 43,577 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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FP52 TWE is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FP52 TWE, 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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What year was FP52 TWE registered?

FP52 TWE is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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