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WU52 DTZ

2002 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,880 mi
Last recorded106,880 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 DTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 106,880 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

auxiliary belt perished

auxiliary belt perished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion next to rear wishbone/subframe mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion next to top strut mounting (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion next to rear-most spring hanger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 94,094 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering next to rear wishbone mount/subframe (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion next to rear wishbone/subframe mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion next to top strut mounting (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion next to rear-most spring hanger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 87,121 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 87,036 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 79,096 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both sides front top strut mounts stiff

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 27 Aug 2013 79,088 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both sides front top strut mounts stiff

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,762 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 69,744 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,627 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r wing trim missing

o/s/r tyre perishing

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

slight corrosion under vehicle + on rear leaf springs

Fail 15 Sep 2011 63,618 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r wing trim missing

o/s/r tyre perishing

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

slight corrosion under vehicle + on rear leaf springs

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,614 miles

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 48,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,052 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,047 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 35,046 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,522 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 22,072 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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WU52 DTZ is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WU52 DTZ, 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 WU52 DTZ registered?

WU52 DTZ is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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