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LJ52 BYF

2002 Citroen Relay

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,734 mi
Last recorded102,734 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 BYF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2024 102,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure on top of battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer sill holed/corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 92,604 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

horn noise very weak

Fail 1 Sep 2023 92,604 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner panel spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner panel spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on sharp metal (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured earth strap secured with grips (4.11 (a) (i))

Front inner brake pads breaking up

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer c/v boot twisted

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner arch corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2022 92,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front hydraulic clutch pipe rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2022 92,448 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front hydraulic clutch pipe rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,252 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 176,252 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 176,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Apr 2019 176,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door protrusion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cross member/ back panel n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill holed but outside prescribed area

Pass 17 Mar 2017 164,652 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 164,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough strut mount bearing rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 149,800 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2015 149,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2014 135,622 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2013 125,164 miles

both front tyres low 3mm.

engine oil leak.

exhaust silencer box outer skin adrift,

o/s/f inner wing rusty near brake hose bracket.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 125,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres low 3mm.

both rear bump stops falling a part.

engine oil leak.

exhaust silencer box outer skin adrift,

o/s/f inner wing rusty near brake hose bracket.

o/s/r brake pad backing adrift of pad but not causing any problems.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 111,329 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear axle bump stops deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2012 110,574 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear window(s) not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,675 miles

exhaust silencer box outter cover rusting out

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint rubber split

n/s/f outter drive shaft boot slighty damp

slight wheel bind both fronts

Fail 25 Oct 2011 93,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust silencer box outter cover rusting out

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint rubber split

n/s/f outter drive shaft boot slighty damp

slight wheel bind both fronts

Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,326 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 80,326 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fuel tank and pipes damp

n/s/f drive shaft boot damp small nik near clip

n/s/f suspension leg damp

Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

body damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2009 68,315 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

body damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,174 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 57,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,336 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,101 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 32,101 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 23,769 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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LJ52 BYF is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LJ52 BYF, 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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LJ52 BYF is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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