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YV51 WEU

2002 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

83,456 mi
Last recorded83,456 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Relay84,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 WEU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2022 83,456 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by lower arm back bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

heavily corroded and patch welded

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

excess corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2020 79,000 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 78,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,165 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 75,159 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,185 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine sump corroded

exhaust box corroded

inner engine bay n/s/f corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 73,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine sump corroded

exhaust box corroded

inner engine bay n/s/f corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,513 miles

All exhaust mounting rubber'o'rings deteriorating

Centre exhaust bracket missing

Damage to lower section of O/S door mirror but not effecting the view to the rear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side window taped in place

Fail 12 Feb 2013 82,513 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 74,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

interior mirror missing

o/s bottom door mirror glass broken

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Feb 2010 74,440 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

interior mirror missing

o/s bottom door mirror glass broken

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,427 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 62,810 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 62,774 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 57,468 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 57,441 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 53,333 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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YV51 WEU is a 2002 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YV51 WEU, 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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YV51 WEU is a 2002 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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