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SF52 MWY

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

110,374 mi
Last recorded110,374 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 MWY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 110,374 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 109,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

vehicle has slight corrosion all over

Fail 22 Aug 2023 109,799 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

vehicle has slight corrosion all over

Fail 7 Jun 2023 109,778 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 30cm from subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area 30cm from subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill 30cm from spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of chassis 30cm from spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch area 30cm from subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting engine bay area 30cm from engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill 30cm from spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of chassis 30cm from spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

advise corrosion over underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2022 109,446 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 108,274 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 105,740 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear chassis and inner sills corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2020 105,738 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear chassis and inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 101,604 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

both outer sills corroded

power steering pipes on rack corroded

radiator and fuel tank slightly corroded

strut top bearings noisey

Fail 4 Feb 2019 101,599 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

both outer sills corroded

power steering pipes on rack corroded

strut top bearings noisey

Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,029 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 97,029 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [above front subframe] (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 92,345 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 92,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion SILL (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion CROSSMEMBER (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,813 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 86,813 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion CROSSMEMBER (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion CHASSIS LEG (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,965 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 2 Feb 2015 79,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,910 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 31 Jan 2014 73,814 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,176 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 69,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,427 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,408 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,360 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,772 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,884 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,643 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 27,643 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,460 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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SF52 MWY is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SF52 MWY, 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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SF52 MWY is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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