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YS52 VVA

2002 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

232,726 mi
Last recorded232,726 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 VVA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 232,726 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 232,724 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 217,172 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 217,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 193,751 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 193,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 169,080 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 169,080 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 147,757 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 147,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 127,152 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 127,152 miles

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

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

cluth hydro pipe to slave cylinder rotted

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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YS52 VVA is a 2002 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YS52 VVA, 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 YS52 VVA registered?

YS52 VVA is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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