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WU52 EXT

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,570 mi
Last recorded198,570 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 EXT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 198,570 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Wear to front shackle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill holed in center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Lower brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wiring on top of battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering wander to NS on road test

Fail 19 Aug 2025 198,570 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Wear to front shackle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill holed in center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Lower brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wiring on top of battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering wander to NS on road test

Pass 29 Aug 2024 192,117 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visors not fully secure in off screen position (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Top of battery electrics not fully secure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Wear to front shackle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Center inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 192,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play to front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cord inside edge 195.70.15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visors not fully secure in off screen position (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Top of battery electrics not fully secure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Wear to front shackle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Center inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 114,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 114,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pipes insecure (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 178,347 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 178,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 171,118 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 171,118 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 164,537 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 156,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2018 149,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 142,124 miles

Front both sides in wheel arch has light corrosion in places

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

smell of diesel under bonnet no obvious leak

Pass 11 Aug 2016 133,269 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 133,269 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 124,584 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 124,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 115,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 106,633 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 106,633 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,784 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil weep from o/s drive shaft

Fail 24 Jul 2012 94,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil weep from o/s drive shaft

Pass 10 Aug 2011 86,363 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,656 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Aug 2010 77,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,612 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2008 58,179 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2007 48,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Dec 2007 48,372 miles

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

n/s front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,956 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 41,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 33,777 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 33,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EXT is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 WU52 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

WU52 EXT is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is WU52 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 EXT shows 35 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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