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CA04 ZCV

2004 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,895 mi
Last recorded109,895 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 ZCV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 109,895 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Dec 2024 109,790 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NS Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Leaf Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2023 101,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Dec 2023 101,058 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Top rear of front arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Aug 2023 101,026 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,809 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 95,248 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,123 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 91,999 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 87,157 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,367 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured negative terminal on battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,980 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 75,980 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour osr nsr nsf (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 71,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/75/16c (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 70,916 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/75/16c (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 65,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all indicator bulbs starting to fade

corrosion on both rear springs

corrosion on outriggers and inner sills

Fail 6 Aug 2015 65,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

all indicator bulbs starting to fade

corrosion on both rear springs

corrosion on outriggers and inner sills

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 59,252 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,471 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,195 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,024 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 49,024 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,776 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 39,962 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 34,466 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

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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CA04 ZCV is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA04 ZCV, 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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CA04 ZCV is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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