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SJ52 VYY

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,355 mi
Last recorded100,355 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 VYY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 100,355 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 100,045 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside centre outer sill corrosion

nearside rear brake disc outer face corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,702 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 92,702 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,927 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake disc in a pitted condition

Fail 28 Oct 2011 82,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear brake disc in a pitted condition

Pass 5 Nov 2010 69,464 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,505 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 65,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust system bent

Puncture in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,307 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 30,890 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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SJ52 VYY is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ52 VYY, 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 SJ52 VYY registered?

SJ52 VYY is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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