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LX52 UTZ

2002 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,706 mi
Last recorded52,706 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 UTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 52,706 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 50,401 miles

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

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

underbody corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2024 50,401 miles

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

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

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 49,951 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front bolt on crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on inside of chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under side has light corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 49,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch corroded in a couple of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis leg right a front of van corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near front subframe mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember bolt on part corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 48,179 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,518 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 46,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 42,646 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 39,308 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Nov 2017 39,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s bonnet hinge worn to excess

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Nov 2013 39,815 miles

recently converted to camper van

Pass 20 Nov 2010 184,891 miles

Spare tyre defective

key lock missing passenger door

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 176,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 139,901 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 117,545 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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LX52 UTZ is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LX52 UTZ, 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 LX52 UTZ registered?

LX52 UTZ is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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