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FV51 LHH

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,358 mi
Last recorded126,358 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 LHH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 126,358 miles

o/s/f chassis leg showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2014 125,419 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2013 122,017 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 122,017 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

NSR Tyre sidewall and tread area covered in cracks not yet reaching the cords.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 108,845 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 108,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 100,245 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 100,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 95,302 miles

unable to fully inspect load area

Fail 12 Apr 2010 95,302 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to fully inspect load area

Pass 25 Apr 2009 90,484 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2009 90,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2008 86,345 miles

both front wishbone back bushes slight play/wear not excessive at test

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

front brake imbalance 24%

front registration plate damaged/deteriorated readable at test

nail embedded in nsr tyre

nsr leaf spring back bush play/wear

Pass 16 Apr 2007 73,609 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 73,609 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 63,614 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 63,614 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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 LHH 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 58.8%.

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 LHH, 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 LHH registered?

FV51 LHH is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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