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WR52 VPZ

2002 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,926 mi
Last recorded48,926 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 VPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 48,926 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 47,245 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 45,380 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 43,722 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 41,548 miles

advise water leek

Pass 16 Nov 2020 39,677 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 37,817 miles

o/s/r step mount corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive subframe damp with power steering fluid(previousleak?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal weeping(drive shaft slips in and out the box) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear both leaf springs seem weak(slight bend the opposite way when loaded)

corrosion at the centre cross member,at the outer edges

corrosion near both rear spring rear mounts(not structural wire guides)

o/s/r hand brake snatches on

Fail 18 Nov 2019 37,811 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements air horn fitted (7.7 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front top mounts seized, unable to turn the steering at the wheels(steering notchy) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wires under the bonnet for air horn compressor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive subframe damp with power steering fluid(previousleak?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal weeping(drive shaft slips in and out the box) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear both leaf springs seem weak(slight bend the opposite way when loaded)

corrosion at the centre cross member,at the outer edges

corrosion near both rear spring rear mounts(not structural wire guides)

o/s/r hand brake snatches on

o/s/r step mount corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 35,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened partially seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 35,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened partially seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 33,192 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 33,177 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 30,934 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 28,748 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,567 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 24,016 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,683 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,051 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 16,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,526 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 12,196 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 9,820 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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WR52 VPZ is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR52 VPZ, 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 WR52 VPZ registered?

WR52 VPZ is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is WR52 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 VPZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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