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ML52 VJC

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,652 mi
Last recorded146,652 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 VJC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 146,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill support (6.1.B.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Sep 2014 133,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front flexible brake pipe mounting area corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front flexible brake pipe mounting area corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 133,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front flexible brake pipe mounting area corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front flexible brake pipe mounting area corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 130,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front chassis legs slighty corroded

chassis corroded not a prescribed area on neaeside

noise coming from osf coil spring at time of test

offside inner sill slighty corroded

rear chassios corroded but not prescribed area

the chassis is slighty corroded in several areas

Fail 12 Nov 2013 130,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front chassis legs slighty corroded

chassis corroded not a prescribed area on neaeside

noise coming from osf coil spring at time of test

offside inner sill slighty corroded

rear chassios corroded but not prescribed area

the chassis is slighty corroded in several areas

Fail 5 Oct 2012 126,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

low effort n/s/park brake

o/s/r/shocker dust cover corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 126,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

long handbrake travel

low effort n/s/park brake

o/s/r/shocker dust cover corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 113,762 miles

offside front strut insert corroded

offside front top mount stiff

Fail 31 Oct 2011 113,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front strut insert corroded

offside front top mount stiff

Pass 26 Oct 2010 98,799 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

cut on n/s/f tyre sidwall but not too cords

Fail 25 Oct 2010 98,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

cut on n/s/f tyre sidwall but not too cords

wipers not parking at bottom screen

Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,063 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 93,059 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 87,354 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 75,144 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,230 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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ML52 VJC is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ML52 VJC, 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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ML52 VJC is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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