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SM52 ORW

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,088 mi
Last recorded133,088 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 ORW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 133,088 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 133,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 121,390 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 121,396 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 107,732 miles

both mirrors cracked

both rear tyres have sidewalls perished

n/s inner c/v gaiter split

no spare wheel in carrier

o/s/f tyre has abnormal wear on inner edge and on limit

o/s/r tyre has a nik' in sidewall (no cords showing0

power steering pipes corroded

silencer in poor condition

underside in general has advanced corrosion in places

Fail 2 Oct 2009 107,732 miles

power steering pipes corroded

silencer in poor condition

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both mirrors cracked

both rear tyres have sidewalls perished

n/s inner c/v gaiter split

no spare wheel in carrier

o/s/f tyre has abnormal wear on inner edge and on limit

o/s/r tyre has a nik' in sidewall (no cords showing0

underside in general has advanced corrosion in places

Pass 2 Sep 2008 92,984 miles

nearside and offside sills crushed

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

Fail 26 Aug 2008 92,984 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside sills crushed

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

Pass 6 Aug 2007 75,764 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 69,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 62,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 62,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 62,326 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 62,326 miles

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

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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SM52 ORW is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SM52 ORW, 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 SM52 ORW registered?

SM52 ORW is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is SM52 ORW safe to buy?

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