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FX52 DYG

2002 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,802 mi
Last recorded177,802 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 DYG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 177,802 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 176,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 172,005 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 166,517 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 166,479 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2012 158,957 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 158,911 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 152,259 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 152,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 144,558 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 144,533 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 135,829 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 135,829 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 127,220 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 127,220 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 118,080 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 109,222 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 109,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FX52 DYG is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FX52 DYG, 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 FX52 DYG registered?

FX52 DYG is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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