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YJ52 FVM

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,800 mi
Last recorded126,800 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 FVM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 126,800 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 125,262 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underbody and sills covered in sealant

Pass 3 Aug 2020 123,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body and sills covered in underseal

Pass 8 Apr 2019 121,324 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 121,324 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 121,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal o/s body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 116,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 115,842 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 115,828 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 111,289 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 11,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,999 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 108,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 104,878 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 104,878 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 101,174 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 101,174 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 97,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 91,944 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 85,368 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 79,662 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 75,838 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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YJ52 FVM is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YJ52 FVM, 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 YJ52 FVM registered?

YJ52 FVM is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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