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CE04 VYV

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests37 (19 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

118,461 mi
Last recorded118,461 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 VYV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 18 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 118,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lower part (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All to and from steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 118,459 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lower part damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All to and from steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 114,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner arch holed, non prescribed area

Nearside inner sill holed, non prescribed area

Nearside outer sill holed. non prescribed area

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

under body under sealed

Fail 26 Mar 2025 114,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner arch holed, non prescribed area

Nearside inner sill holed, non prescribed area

Nearside outer sill holed. non prescribed area

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 27 Mar 2024 111,116 miles

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

Nearside central inner sill holed, none prescribed area

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 111,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside central inner sill holed, none prescribed area

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 108,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 108,073 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 104,425 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 104,425 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 101,113 miles

exhaust corroded

pas pipes corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2021 101,113 miles

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

exhaust corroded

pas pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 99,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 94,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 94,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 88,998 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 88,998 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 83,926 miles

Body has slight corrosion outer sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 83,925 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion outer sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease and small retaining clip broken (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded/holed. Not prescribe area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded/holed. Not prescribe area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wide angle mirror broken (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded/holed. Not prescribe area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 11 Nov 2015 79,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease and small retaining clip broken (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded/holed. Not prescribe area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded/holed. Not prescribe area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wide angle mirror broken (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened bowing upwards (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded/holed. Not prescribe area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

exhaust corroding

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,377 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,742 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside windscreen has small marks

Fail 4 Nov 2013 69,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside windscreen has wiper damage

Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

small marks in windscreen

Fail 8 Nov 2012 65,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

small marks in windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,897 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracking on walls

o/side mirror damaged

underside of vehicle rusting

Fail 7 Nov 2011 62,896 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracking on walls

o/side mirror damaged

underside of vehicle rusting

Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,951 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,345 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

marks in o/side of windsreen

Fail 23 Sep 2009 55,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

marks in o/side of windsreen

Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 52,349 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,232 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

front screen marked outside a zone

Fail 26 Mar 2007 97,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Service 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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CE04 VYV is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 CE04 VYV, 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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CE04 VYV is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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