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SH52 XOJ

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,142 mi
Last recorded90,142 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 XOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 90,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Apr 2024 90,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 May 2022 89,541 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside park brake effort slightly low

Pass 21 May 2021 88,462 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 88,448 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 86,304 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 86,304 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 85,125 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 83,918 miles

underside has surface corrosion around vehicle structure

Fail 17 May 2018 83,918 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Apr 2018 83,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill - floor by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch - wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill - floor by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,904 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 81,899 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 81,871 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round (5.2.6)

slight crossion all round

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,814 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 80,778 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 79,198 miles

N/S centre inner sill excessivly corroded but is not in a prescribed area

N/S/R tyre perished

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/R tyre perished

Fail 19 Feb 2014 79,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

N/S centre inner sill excessivly corroded but is not in a prescribed area

N/S/R tyre perished

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,765 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,403 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 75,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,831 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 71,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,699 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 68,692 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 58,012 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,966 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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SH52 XOJ is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc 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 SH52 XOJ, 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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SH52 XOJ is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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