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LY02 ALU

2002 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,312 mi
Last recorded153,312 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 ALU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 153,312 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 May 2013 153,312 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,235 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 98,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 88,855 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 6 May 2011 88,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 33,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 320,567 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,751 miles

exhaust catt rattling

Pass 24 May 2006 28,097 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 28,097 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LY02 ALU is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LY02 ALU, 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 LY02 ALU registered?

LY02 ALU is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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