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SM51 SZJ

2002 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 SZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2011

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 81,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 73,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet release cable poor condition

offside dropside centre hinge corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2007 73,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet release cable poor condition

offside dropside centre hinge corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,533 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 60,533 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 47,254 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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SM51 SZJ is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SM51 SZJ, 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 SM51 SZJ registered?

SM51 SZJ is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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