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YE52 YXS

2002 Citroen Relay

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,377 mi
Last recorded144,377 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 YXS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 144,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights outer lenses misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear water tank strap corroded and broken [ only one strap supporting ] ATTENTION

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

clutch worn

rear silencer corroded casing and seam

Pass 29 Nov 2024 141,857 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 141,857 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 141,851 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation slower application (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near brake hose mount / lower arch inner arch jacking point /outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all flashing with indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all flashing (4.5.4 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front upper inner arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear TYRE 16 yrs old

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill just outside prescribed area [ attention soon ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pad warning wires broken

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2023 139,011 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front inner arches corroded , both .

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 139,011 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front inner arches corroded , both .

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 133,140 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 133,133 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 126,798 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas [ both sides ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills in front and behind rear wheels corroded [ attention soon ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills in front and behind rear wheels corroded [ attention soon ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

water tank strap corroded only one support

Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper leg mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper leg mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Small chip in windscreen, offside.

Fail 27 Oct 2020 123,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper leg mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper leg mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Small chip in windscreen, offside.

Pass 1 Nov 2019 121,018 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 121,010 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 116,010 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 113,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 101,935 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 101,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on tyre (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on tyre (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 95,173 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,356 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,376 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,892 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,391 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 52,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,407 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,470 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,980 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,237 miles

slight split nearside wiper rubber.

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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YE52 YXS is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE52 YXS, 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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YE52 YXS is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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