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MV02 CHJ

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,952 mi
Last recorded68,952 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 CHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 68,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 65,786 miles

Nearside step rear starting show signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2023 62,588 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 59,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 137,172 miles

all welding covered by substance unable to check properly-x2 front cv boots deteriated-rear pads worn low-o/s/r flexi deteriated

n/s/f shocker damp-all brake pipes surface rust-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-rear service and parking brake passed on limit

Fail 28 Feb 2017 137,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner upper wheel arch holed, x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner upper wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind shocker holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

n/s/f shocker damp-all brake pipes surface rust-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-rear service and parking brake passed on limit

Pass 6 Nov 2015 136,035 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f chasis legs to inner arches corroded-all brake pipes corroded

rear brakes passed on limit-all wheel bearings slight play

trackrod ends slight play and boots deteriated-ball joints slight play and boots deteriated

x2 front chasis legs corroded-x2 inner arches corroded

x2 inner and outer sills corroded-front and rear brakes juddering

Pass 8 Oct 2014 133,542 miles

battery has slight movement-x2 front cv boots deteriated-x2 front wheel bearings have slight play-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-x2 rear tyres wearing low-rear flexi hoses slightly cracked and corroded

exhaust corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-all inner wheel arches corroded-rear brakes passed on limits, may need adjustments soon

Pass 3 Jun 2014 132,800 miles

both front inner arches corroded-both front chasis legs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2012 128,910 miles

both inner sills starting to corrode

discs corroded

slighjt play in drivers seat

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jul 2012 128,904 miles

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

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

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

both inner sills starting to corrode

discs corroded

slighjt play in drivers seat

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 121,468 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 121,468 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 106,235 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 106,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 94,563 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 80,380 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 80,380 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2007 67,658 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 67,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,240 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 57,231 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

nsr axle bolt loose

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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MV02 CHJ is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MV02 CHJ, 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 MV02 CHJ registered?

MV02 CHJ is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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