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LW02 MVH

2002 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,829 mi
Last recorded144,829 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 MVH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 144,829 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill infront of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes inner and outer sill behind reaar wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

noise from engine when running

Fail 5 Aug 2021 144,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension top rubber mount/bearing very stiff and noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill 'B' pillar area near seatbelt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole offside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill infront of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill infront of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes inner and outer sill behind reaar wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

noise from engine when running

Pass 10 Aug 2020 140,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount/bearing worn and stiff to turn

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

chugging/blowing noise from engine area

Fail 6 Aug 2020 140,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount/bearing worn and stiff to turn

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

chugging/blowing noise from engine area

gearknob worn

Pass 14 Aug 2019 136,757 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body has various places of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 136,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake fluid leak from drum (1.1.3 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body has various places of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 131,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *strongly advise as worn to legal limit* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 131,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *strongly advise as worn to legal limit* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 127,326 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 127,115 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 122,246 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 122,246 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 117,867 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 108,456 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 108,446 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,878 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 97,871 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 87,658 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 78,879 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,744 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 58,744 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,177 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,735 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,325 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 MVH is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LW02 MVH, 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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LW02 MVH is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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