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LJ52 VPL

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,473 mi
Last recorded108,473 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 VPL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 108,473 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2018 103,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside rear tyre has inner edge wear

Fail 14 Dec 2018 103,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside rear tyre has inner edge wear

Pass 21 Nov 2017 96,805 miles

Offside Rear tyre is badly perished

Oil leak ()

side loading door can not be opened from outside

Fail 18 Nov 2017 96,797 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake sensor (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear tyre is badly perished

Oil leak ()

side loading door can not be opened from outside

Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,772 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Fail 10 Oct 2016 90,772 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,621 miles

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

center stop lamp not working lens damaged & missing recomend attention.

coolant level low & oil leaks.

front brake discs worn.

front tyres worn on inner edges & side wall damaged.

n/s windscreen wiper rubber splitting & washer aim poor.

o/s/rear tyre side wall badly perished recomend replacement & n/s/rear tyre side wall damaged.

play in n/s/front & o/s/front lower suspension arms forward bushes recomend attention.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 82,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

both front outriggers,chassis rails corroding by subframe mounts

centre stop lamp not working/damaged,lens missing recommend attention

coolant level low/oil leaks

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn inner edges,side walls damaged

knock and play in steering rack tierod inner joints

ns windscreen wiper rubber splitting,ns washer aim poor

osr tyre side wall badly perished recommend replacement,nsr tyre side wall damaged

play in nsf and osf lower suspension arms forward bushes,recommend attention

Pass 7 Feb 2014 77,429 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front chassis rails & out riggers corroding.

both front tyres worn on edges.

both rear out riggers corroding.

brake fluid slightly low.

n/s/front inner & outer cv boots weeping grease recomend attention.

n/s/front tyre perishing & slight wall damage.

o/s/rear tyre perished.

o/s/rear wheel distored.

oil leak.

slight play in o/s of steeringrack.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,095 miles

Both Rear Tyres--Side Walls Badly Perished

Center Seat Belt --Slight Damage

Front Anti-Roll Bar Link Bushes Perishing

Front Number Plate Discoloured

Oil Leaks

Fail 28 Jan 2013 72,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both Rear Tyres--Side Walls Badly Perished

Front Brake Pads Seem Very Low--Ballance Poor--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Front Number Plate Discoloured

Oil Leaks

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,013 miles

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

both fornt & rear outriggers corroded.

both front chassis rails corroded by front subframe mounts.

both rear tyres perished.

centre seat belt slight damage.

front discs slightly worn & corroded.

n/s & o/s front anti roll bar end link lower bushes perished.

o/s/front tyre worn on edges & perished.

oil leaks.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,106 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak

all tyres perished/damaged

front number plate discoloured

Fail 14 Jan 2011 61,106 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

all tyres perished/damaged

front number plate discoloured

Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,939 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres side walls badly perished,nsf tyre side wall damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2010 54,939 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres side walls badly perished,nsf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,664 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 47,651 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,624 miles

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

Oil leak

front wipers splitting and smearing,recommend replacement

rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2007 39,624 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers splitting and smearing,recommend replacement

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2006 33,871 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 33,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 25,329 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 VPL is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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