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AX53 OED

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,164 mi
Last recorded141,164 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OED
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 141,164 miles

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

all rear spring hangers/areas heavily corroded

both rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded and holed

complete underside of vehicle heavily corroded

coolant level light on

engine warning light on

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wheel arch heavily corroded and holed

Fail 15 Apr 2016 141,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings close to front cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all rear spring hangers/areas heavily corroded

both rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded and holed

complete underside of vehicle heavily corroded

coolant level light on

engine warning light on

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wheel arch heavily corroded and holed

Pass 15 Apr 2015 137,976 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 137,976 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 131,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 131,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 124,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 118,429 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 118,429 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

noise from o/s front top suspension mount

Pass 8 Apr 2011 110,118 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

offside rear tyre sidewall heavily marked

rear brake discs corroded

signs of fluid leak top of engine

Fail 5 Apr 2011 110,118 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber worn

offside rear tyre sidewall heavily marked

rear brake discs corroded

signs of fluid leak top of engine

Pass 24 Mar 2010 99,575 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 99,575 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 87,916 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 87,885 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 74,947 miles

FOOTBRAKE ANTI SLIP PAD STARTING TO SPLIT. SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN. FRONT NUMBER PLATE FIXINGS REQUIRE TIGHTENING. SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON OFFSIDE C/V BOOT (POSSIBLE PUNCTURE) NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP DETERIORATING.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,898 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 59,894 miles

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

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

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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AX53 OED is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 87,244 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 AX53 OED, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AX53 OED is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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