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FV51 HYB

2002 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,605 mi
Last recorded86,605 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 86,605 miles

some minor cracking of both door mirrors

some minor rusting and jacking damageof inner/outer sills

Fail 14 Jun 2011 86,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some minor cracking of both door mirrors

some minor rusting and jacking damageof inner/outer sills

Pass 10 Sep 2010 85,847 miles

bonnet stay rod missing

both mirror glasses slightly damaged but not affecting vision

chuffing noise from injectors

corrosion starting in o/s sill

n/s sill back corroded but not in prescribed area

slight damage to n/s/f lower flexy brake hose

slight damage to power steering belt + tensioner

Fail 10 Sep 2010 85,847 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet stay rod missing

both mirror glasses slightly damaged but not affecting vision

chuffing noise from injectors

corrosion starting in o/s sill

n/s sill back corroded but not in prescribed area

slight damage to n/s/f lower flexy brake hose

slight damage to power steering belt + tensioner

wear on front brake discs but unable to check linings properly

Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,130 miles

alternator/ power steering belt started to perish

bonnet stay rod missing

both door mirrors cracked but not affecting vision

n/s/f flexy brake hose slightly damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2009 84,130 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

alternator/ power steering belt started to perish

bonnet stay rod missing

both door mirrors cracked but not affecting vision

n/s/f flexy brake hose slightly damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2008 81,412 miles

both mirrors cracked but not affecting vision

pully on alternator belt tensioner cracked + belt slightly damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2007 77,875 miles

n/s+o/s/f mirrors cracked not affecting vision

Pass 17 Aug 2006 70,751 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 61,684 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 61,684 miles

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

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 HYB is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HYB, 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 FV51 HYB registered?

FV51 HYB is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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