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YJ52 MUA

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,630 mi
Last recorded137,630 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 MUA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 137,630 miles

BOTH FRONT MACPHERSON STRUTS NO DAMPING

Fail 5 Jan 2012 137,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

BOTH FRONT MACPHERSON STRUTS NO DAMPING EFFORT

Pass 3 Apr 2010 126,730 miles

Hyd clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2010 126,727 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Hyd clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2009 99,501 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high (rectified at station)

n/s rear hand brake cable stiff

rear axle bump stops starting to deteriate

Fail 17 Jan 2009 99,501 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high (rectified at station)

n/s rear hand brake cable stiff

rear axle bump stops starting to deteriate

Pass 21 Apr 2008 87,682 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalyst rattling

Fail 18 Apr 2008 87,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalyst rattling

Pass 26 Apr 2007 61,925 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 61,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

slight bind offside rear

Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,917 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint gator split

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 MUA is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YJ52 MUA, 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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YJ52 MUA is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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