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LW02 ESO

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

226,835 mi
Last recorded226,835 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 ESO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 226,835 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 225,415 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

welding repairs covered in sealant

Pass 5 Oct 2021 222,914 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bushes - worn

corrosion - outriggers and inner wings

Fail 1 Oct 2021 222,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre - worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bushes - worn

corrosion - outriggers and inner wings

Pass 15 Sep 2020 218,811 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle - undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2019 213,871 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 209,744 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 209,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 205,522 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 205,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 198,906 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 198,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 188,559 miles

both front shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2014 180,521 miles

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

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 171,504 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 165,361 miles

all four tyres wearing inner edges

crack in n/s windscreen not obstructing view

Pass 5 Sep 2011 158,370 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 148,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 140,329 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 140,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 131,322 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 121,921 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 109,088 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 84,530 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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LW02 ESO is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LW02 ESO, 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 LW02 ESO registered?

LW02 ESO is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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