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MW51 GZD

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,036 mi
Last recorded159,036 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 GZD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 159,036 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box skin corroded/peeling away

Fail 7 Mar 2026 159,036 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box skin corroded/peeling away

Pass 27 Jan 2025 159,025 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2022 157,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear exhaust

slight corrosion to nearside and offside lower sills

Pass 5 Nov 2020 157,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 155,608 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 23 Mar 2018 154,422 miles

corrosion to centre exhaust

oil leak

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 13 May 2016 154,395 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step area (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2016 154,395 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step area (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 153,645 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 153,645 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2013 152,539 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 152,539 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 152,538 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 152,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 138,640 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 138,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 119,266 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 119,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 105,252 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 105,252 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 88,794 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 75,466 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 75,466 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

all rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2006 63,547 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 63,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

h/brake low effort 12%

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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MW51 GZD is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MW51 GZD, 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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MW51 GZD is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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