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HV52 BWJ

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

138,796 mi
Last recorded138,796 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 BWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2017 138,796 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sills in front of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened shackle mount (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/ chassis x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sills in front of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective belt slips (2.3.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer valance (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front strut top bearings alittle stiff

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view + lower glass missing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 133,904 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease, may be split or insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Rear both bump stops for leaf springs disintegrated

Fail 31 Aug 2016 133,889 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower "dog bone" mount (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp most likely earth (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease, may be split or insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Rear both bump stops for leaf springs disintegrated

Pass 13 Aug 2015 126,664 miles

various non perscribed corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2015 126,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

various non perscribed corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2014 119,933 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 119,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 111,765 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 111,096 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)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,466 miles

slight lift in front lower balljoints

Fail 9 Jul 2012 103,466 miles

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

slight lift in front lower balljoints

Pass 14 Jul 2011 95,327 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,606 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 87,606 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 77,449 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,396 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

clutch pedal rough

front no plate deteriorating

nearside rear door pin replaced with allen key

seperate switch fitted for sidelights

Fail 3 Nov 2008 71,298 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

clutch pedal rough

front no plate deteriorating

nearside rear door pin replaced with allen key

Pass 6 Nov 2007 58,600 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 58,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 44,627 miles

small chips in windscreen

nearside front strut slightly damp

Fail 27 Oct 2006 44,627 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front strut slightly damp

small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2005 31,658 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 31,658 miles

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

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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HV52 BWJ is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 HV52 BWJ, 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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HV52 BWJ is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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