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VN02 CWR

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,897 mi
Last recorded137,897 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 CWR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 137,897 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 113,620 miles

front wings corroded on the inners

handbrake lever has slight sideways play

nearside inner rear sill corroded and holed

offside front lower arm has some movement in lower arm bushes

rear leaf spring bushes have some movement

Fail 14 Feb 2011 113,620 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front wings corroded on the inners

handbrake lever has slight sideways play

nearside inner rear sill corroded and holed

rear leaf spring bushes have some movement

Pass 9 Mar 2009 90,766 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

handbrake lever loose

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2009 90,238 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

handbrake lever loose

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2008 81,914 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 81,914 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear suspension bump stops perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2007 72,419 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 72,419 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 60,931 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres low

front washers poor

rear side lights dim

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 CWR is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CWR, 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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What year was VN02 CWR registered?

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

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