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SJ02 MUO

2002 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

159,521 mi
Last recorded159,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 MUO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,780cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 159,521 miles

All weldings heavily sealented hard to inspect

Bloth sides inner outter sills has bubble of corrsion

Brake hoes furrels corroded all around

Brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened Load valve (3.6.A.2b)

Front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear chassis rails has bubblr of corrosion

Rear parking brake cable mount area slightly deteriated

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Bpoth sides (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 159,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center joint (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides inner sill to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill to rear sill (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function Both sides (2.7.2a)

Bloth sides inner outter sills has bubble of corrsion

Brake hoes furrels corroded all around

Brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened Load valve (3.6.A.2b)

Front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 155,486 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 155,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 92,709 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 92,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 88,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on osf chassis leg lower wheel arch section

nsf inner wheel arch corroding

osf inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 1 May 2014 88,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

corrosion on osf chassis leg lower wheel arch section

nsf inner wheel arch corroding

osf inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2013 80,983 miles

N/S/F inner wing corroded

O/S/F Chassis leg holed and corroded

O/S/F inner wing corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 79,386 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

tow bar wiring insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2012 79,385 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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)

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

battery insecure

both front brakes binding slightly

tow bar wiring insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2010 73,049 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear light lenses cracked

front registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 5 Feb 2010 73,045 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

advise tracking checked

both rear light lenses cracked

front registration plate starting to delaminate

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,055 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 65,049 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

several exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 29 Jan 2008 55,933 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear seats removed ( crew cab ) seat belts not checked .

clutch pipe corroded

spare tyre on limit

Fail 28 Jan 2008 55,933 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear seats removed ( crew cab ) seat belts not checked .

clutch pipe corroded

spare tyre on limit

Pass 15 Dec 2006 46,638 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 46,631 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 39,076 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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SJ02 MUO is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SJ02 MUO, 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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SJ02 MUO is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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