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LX51 HCY

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

140,121 mi
Last recorded140,121 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 HCY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2023 140,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

privios welding repairs coted in underseal

Pass 28 Feb 2022 138,262 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 138,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 136,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and rear of sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill becoming weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 136,879 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced triangular plate situated just behind the front passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill where a past repair has corroded again. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and rear of sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill becoming weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 135,376 miles

Nearside Front corrosion in the front turrets and front chassis leg on the nearside particular reference is made to the inner wing to turret joint.

Offside Front corrosion in the front turrets and front chassis leg on the offside particular reference is made to the chassis leg

Fail 5 Mar 2018 135,364 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel behind the brake hose mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (same item as spring failure) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (will be listed as a seatbelt failure, however the same item). (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front corrosion in the front turrets and front chassis leg on the nearside particular reference is made to the inner wing to turret joint.

Offside Front corrosion in the front turrets and front chassis leg on the offside particular reference is made to the chassis leg

Pass 12 Jan 2017 133,322 miles

both front lower inner wings rusty shailing

n/s centre door glass covered

Fail 4 Jan 2017 133,311 miles

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

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

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

both front lower inner wings rusty shailing

n/s centre door glass covered

Pass 18 Dec 2015 130,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 130,431 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail /inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 130,196 miles

Nearside Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/wheelarch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Nov 2014 128,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2014 128,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f strut top bearing tight

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 125,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre inner edge scrubbed

Fail 15 Nov 2013 125,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 19 Nov 2012 122,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 122,170 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 119,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 119,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 115,369 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 115,369 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 113,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 111,775 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 108,419 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 88,042 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 88,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

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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LX51 HCY is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 LX51 HCY, 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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LX51 HCY is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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