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YR02 JBU

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,287 mi
Last recorded133,287 miles
Recorded on25 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 JBU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2014 133,287 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under body corrosion

Fail 23 May 2014 133,286 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 132,179 miles

N/S/R Tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough too reach cords.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering noisy.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 132,171 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/R Tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough too reach cords.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 128,269 miles

Battery insecure.

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

NSF outer cv boot leaking.

NSF tyre outer sidewall damaged.

OSR tyre tread perishing.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 128,213 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Battery insecure.

NSF outer cv boot leaking.

NSF tyre outer sidewall damaged.

OSR tyre tread perishing.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 126,820 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

in my opinion this vehicle is unsafe for road use and should be trailered away

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

n/s/r light lense cracked

o/s/f outer sill holed 31 cm from seat belt anchorage point

very heavy under body corrosion

Pass 26 May 2011 115,055 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 106,834 miles

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 8 May 2010 106,819 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 1 May 2009 99,268 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 99,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 92,437 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 81,172 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,022 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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YR02 JBU is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YR02 JBU, 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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YR02 JBU is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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