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VA02 APY

2002 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,984 mi
Last recorded104,984 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 APY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 104,984 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 104,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 125,915 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust rubber mounts oerished but still support exhaust system

general rust underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2013 125,246 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn ok for mot.

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise heard when rotated but ok for mot.both front strut top bearings early signs of wear .

Fail 17 Sep 2013 125,246 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn ok for mot.

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise heard when rotated but ok for mot.both front strut top bearings early signs of wear .

Pass 13 Sep 2012 124,532 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn on corner of anti slip padding

Fail 11 Sep 2012 124,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn on corner of anti slip padding

Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,586 miles

Oil leak

steering column uj gaiter split

Fail 6 Sep 2011 111,585 miles

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

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

Oil leak

steering column uj gaiter split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 100,558 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 100,558 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f washer jet not operating, but n/s/f washer suppling enough water for o/s of windsrceen.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 89,749 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 89,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,816 miles

both rear tyres sidewall cracked/perished

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre cuts in sidewall ,(cords not showing at time of test)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear section of exhaust mounting bracket bent mouning rubber under strain

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,715 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 40,715 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

windsrceen wiper blades starting to split at ends,o/s/r brake slightly binding.

Pass 2 Aug 2005 23,212 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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VA02 APY is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VA02 APY, 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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VA02 APY is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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