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HX52 VST

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,102 mi
Last recorded148,102 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 VST
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 148,102 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2010 14,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 133,208 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 133,169 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 117,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2008 117,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2007 101,224 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 100,774 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 82,386 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 81,945 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 63,709 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 63,692 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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HX52 VST is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HX52 VST, 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 HX52 VST registered?

HX52 VST is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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