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CE54 VLX

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,387 mi
Last recorded123,387 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 VLX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 123,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,706 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 116,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,006 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hand brake cable mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs pump mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front steering u.j gaiter split.

engine management light indicating a fault.

front brake discs rusty.

x2 handbrake cables corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 113,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe mounting. in inner arch. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm bush. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hand brake cable mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs pump mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering u.j gaiter split.

engine management light indicating a fault.

front brake discs rusty.

offside front tyre has nail in tread.

x2 handbrake cables corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 104,633 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front chassis slight corrosion

front inner wings slight corrosion

nearside and offside front jacking point slight corrosion

offside mirror cracked view ok

rear cross member slight corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2014 104,630 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front chassis slight corrosion

front inner wings slight corrosion

nearside and offside front jacking point slight corrosion

offside mirror cracked view ok

rear cross member slight corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2013 99,682 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 99,682 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 80,845 miles

O/S/F wing mirror damage but not affecting the rear view

Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,385 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 66,385 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,680 miles

coolant level low

o/s mirror glass damged not affecting view to rear

Fail 27 Nov 2009 54,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant level low

o/s mirror glass damged not affecting view to rear

Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,578 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 40,578 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,465 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 28,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CE54 VLX is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc 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 CE54 VLX, 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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CE54 VLX is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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