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WP52 GCO

2002 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

125,411 mi
Last recorded125,411 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 GCO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 125,411 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both outer cills are corroded but not holed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

underneath vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2024 125,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both outer cills are corroded but not holed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

underneath vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2023 113,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 113,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak slight ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 101,258 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear inner sill badly repaired

Fail 21 Mar 2022 101,258 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger holed and been badly repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing holed and badly repaired with body fillerer (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear inner sill badly repaired

Pass 24 Mar 2021 80,235 miles

6 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear inner and outer cill pannel has been heavily welded and covered in underseal

Nearside Rear spring mount has been heavily welded and covered in underseal

Offside Front power steering pipes are corroded at steering rack

Offside Rear inner and outer cill pannel has been heavily welded and covered in underseal

Offside Rear spring mount has been heavily welded and covered in underseal

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 80,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

only 6 passenger seat fitted at time oftest

Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 79,509 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,372 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 75,369 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,923 miles

Nearside Front signs of grease present no split found

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,605 miles

brake pipes covered unable to fully inspect

Fail 15 Apr 2015 46,603 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes covered unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,252 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,386 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 27,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,874 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 26,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,597 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Feb 2011 25,597 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake increase o/s slightly ahead

Pass 14 Jan 2010 24,121 miles

central rear seat belt frayed

Fail 13 Jan 2010 24,119 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

central rear seat belt frayed

Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,406 miles

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,785 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,785 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 16,313 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 13,121 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 13,121 miles

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

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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WP52 GCO is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 WP52 GCO, 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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WP52 GCO is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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