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GY52 VDC

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,260 mi
Last recorded131,260 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VDC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 131,260 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 131,260 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 130,167 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2013 116,909 miles

Oil leak

all under body corroded front and rear

Fail 20 Jun 2013 116,909 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

all under body corroded front and rear

Pass 24 May 2012 105,952 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 23 May 2012 105,948 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 91,051 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 90,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 74,399 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 74,399 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 53,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2009 53,483 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 18,138 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 16,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 12,149 miles

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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GY52 VDC is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GY52 VDC, 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 GY52 VDC registered?

GY52 VDC is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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The MOT history for GY52 VDC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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