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VN02 CBV

2002 Citroen Relay

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,441 mi
Last recorded83,441 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 CBV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2023 83,441 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 83,441 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 83,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 83,441 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 83,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 83,441 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

engine oil leak

general under body corrosion

two exhaust rubbers broken

Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,441 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaks

Underside corrosion throughout

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 85,441 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaks

Underside corrosion throughout

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 83,441 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,441 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 83,441 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x3 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near brake load valve (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,441 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre has irregular wear

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

minor scratching to windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2016 83,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broke (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre has irregular wear

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

minor scratching to windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake cable mounts corroded

rear crossmembers corroded

rear wheels cambering in

Fail 26 Aug 2015 83,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake cable mounts corroded

rear crossmembers corroded

rear wheels cambering in

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,407 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre has cut in it but not to cords

Fail 19 Aug 2014 83,407 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre has cut in it but not to cords

Pass 23 Aug 2013 806,673 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2013 80,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,416 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

load bay floor deteriated

Fail 20 Jun 2012 74,416 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

load bay floor deteriated

Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,202 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 71,177 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,941 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 66,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,203 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 59,203 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

N.S. MIRROR BACK BROKEN.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 49,504 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 49,488 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,127 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,951 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 24,290 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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VN02 CBV is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VN02 CBV, 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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VN02 CBV is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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