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SN52 MGX

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

58,635 mi
Last recorded58,635 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 MGX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 58,635 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear suspension sat very low

Fail 2 Apr 2024 58,627 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear suspension sat very low

Pass 6 Apr 2023 58,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front jacking point corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded multiple (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sills / Steps corroded, not within a prescribed area

Fail 28 Mar 2023 58,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported x2 (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside front jacking point corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded multiple (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sills / Steps corroded, not within a prescribed area

Pass 24 Mar 2022 57,430 miles

Corrosion around jacking point offside front

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 57,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Corrosion around jacking point offside front

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 57,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 57,430 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings missing & split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing iner bearing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation to brake plate (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,430 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 57,430 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column worn

Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 56,265 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2016 55,249 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,255 miles

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)

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 28 Jul 2015 55,249 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 55,249 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,249 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 55,231 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 55,224 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER INSECURE

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,955 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 51,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,706 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,698 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,280 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,857 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 23,855 miles

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

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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SN52 MGX is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SN52 MGX, 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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SN52 MGX is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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