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GV02 NVZ

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

142,685 mi
Last recorded142,685 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 NVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 142,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 142,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 128,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 128,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 106,493 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 106,493 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 84,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 64,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,268 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,798 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL COVERED IN FLUID NO LEAK VISIBLE CLEANED OFF AND CHECKED APPEARS OK

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 4 Mar 2009 59,750 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,125 miles

n/s/r brake effort slightly low and poor rear balance

Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,944 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 53,939 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,578 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 46,573 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 46,568 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GV02 NVZ is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GV02 NVZ, 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 GV02 NVZ registered?

GV02 NVZ is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is GV02 NVZ safe to buy?

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