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FV02 NVT

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

142,245 mi
Last recorded142,245 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 NVT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2014 142,245 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 135,270 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2013 135,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 129,466 miles
Fail 21 May 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 121,943 miles

near side rear brake binding

near side rear shock cover insecure

Fail 17 May 2011 121,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side rear brake binding

near side rear shock cover insecure

Fail 26 May 2010 115,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2010 115,551 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 104,001 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 104,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2008 88,782 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 88,782 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 71,664 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 71,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2006 53,488 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 53,488 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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FV02 NVT is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 FV02 NVT, 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 FV02 NVT registered?

FV02 NVT is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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