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SY52 DRO

2002 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,820 mi
Last recorded90,820 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 DRO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,820 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s tail light lens damaged

radiator support some corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2016 90,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system excessively tight top strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s tail light lens damaged

radiator support some corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 87,199 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,164 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 84,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 76,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 76,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,870 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,870 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,993 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 64,782 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,978 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 58,849 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 52,472 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 32,977 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 28,045 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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SY52 DRO is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SY52 DRO, 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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SY52 DRO is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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