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LW52 FBZ

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,462 mi
Last recorded181,462 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 FBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 181,462 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn

Nearside inner and outer sills slight corrosion

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 May 2016 173,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 8 May 2015 166,857 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 160,336 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 156,661 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 156,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 152,830 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 152,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 150,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 150,009 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 146,205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 139,235 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 14 May 2008 129,998 miles

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

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

offside rear bump-stop worn

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2007 105,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 101,874 miles

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

nearside and offside rear springs weak

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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LW52 FBZ is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LW52 FBZ, 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 LW52 FBZ registered?

LW52 FBZ is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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