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VE02 DBO

2002 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,137 mi
Last recorded114,137 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 DBO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,137 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch areas both n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,573 miles

all suspension areas, prescribed areas, steering areas and seat belt prescribed areas are corroded

front and rear inner wheel arches corroded and slight holes

front chassis corroded

rust settling to all underbody

under sealer has been applied to all under chassis

Fail 4 Mar 2016 107,573 miles

Front Direction indicators not working offside and nearside (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators not working offside and nearside (1.4.A.2c)

all suspension areas, prescribed areas, steering areas and seat belt prescribed areas are corroded

front and rear inner wheel arches corroded and slight holes

front chassis corroded

rust settling to all underbody

under sealer has been applied to all under chassis

Fail 5 Oct 2015 107,421 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch near shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Centre exhaust mounting missing

Front and rear indicators discoloured

Front both inner arches heavily corroded and holed

Front chassis corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2014 99,751 miles

Centre exhaust box heavily corroded

Front windscreen washers poor

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside front inner arches heavily corroded and holed!

Offside rear tyre cracking

Offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Rear body heavily corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 99,751 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre exhaust box heavily corroded

Front windscreen washers poor

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside front inner arches heavily corroded and holed!

Offside rear tyre cracking

Offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Rear body heavily corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 94,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 88,939 miles

Engine management malfunction indicator on

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front side light dull

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

Offside door mirror damage

Poor wipers

Suspension top bearings stiff

Fail 7 Nov 2012 88,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Engine management malfunction indicator light on

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension top bearing stiff

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

Nearside front sidelight dull

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

Poor wipers

Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,951 miles

Indicator lamps discoloured

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front Suspension top bearing lumpy opperation

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,657 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,385 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 73,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,859 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,279 miles

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

adv catalistic converter rattling

Fail 4 Apr 2008 73,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

adv catalistic converter rattling

Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 47,218 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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VE02 DBO is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Blue 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 VE02 DBO, 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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VE02 DBO is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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