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SJ52 ZBD

2002 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,841 mi
Last recorded144,841 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 ZBD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 144,841 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres close to min tread depth

Fail 5 Oct 2011 144,840 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres close to min tread depth

Pass 3 Sep 2010 141,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f top strut mounting stiff when rotating

Pass 3 Sep 2009 129,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 115,608 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 115,608 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 99,634 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 99,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 84,948 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 84,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 69,617 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 ZBD is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ52 ZBD, 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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SJ52 ZBD is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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