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FV51 HXY

2002 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

136,405 mi
Last recorded136,405 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 HXY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2017 136,405 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount bearing stiff (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to rear of front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 134,027 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 134,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 130,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 124,830 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front inner wheel arches corroding

inner sills/outert sills corroding

needs work to survive

o/s front chassis corroding

some underbody rust

wiper split on ends

Fail 2 Jan 2014 124,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

some underbody rust

wiper split on ends

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front inner wheel arches corroding

inner sills/outert sills corroding

n/s front brake low efficiency

n/s front brake low efficiency

o/s front chassis corroding

Fail 18 Dec 2012 117,964 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

load sensor mounting corroding

silencer mountings corroding

some underbody rust

Pass 18 Dec 2012 117,964 miles

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

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

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

load sensor mounting corroding

silencer mountings corroding

some underbody rust

Fail 9 Dec 2011 112,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

o/s side lamp slightly dim

Pass 9 Dec 2011 112,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

o/s side lamp slightly dim

Fail 14 Dec 2010 10,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 10,784 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 100,141 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED ON SIDE WALLS

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 100,131 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED ON SIDE WALLS

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 94,871 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 94,871 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 88,457 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front wing mirror has lower glass missing

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Jan 2008 88,437 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

offside front wing mirror has lower glass missing

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Jan 2007 80,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 69,697 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 69,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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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FV51 HXY is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FV51 HXY, 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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FV51 HXY is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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