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CF53 LYX

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,280 mi
Last recorded126,280 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 LYX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 126,280 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2024 114,227 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 99,880 miles

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

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

UBCC

undersills corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 86,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered heavily with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle underbody covered heavily with underseal

Fail 29 Apr 2022 86,718 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within prescribed area of rear leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within prescribed area of rear leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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 All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corroded, o/s centre inner sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underbody corrosion, off side front holed inner sill

Fail 12 Apr 2021 84,066 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 holes in inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 82,332 miles

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes have judder (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle excessively corroded but not effecting strength of prescribed areas

Fail 28 Apr 2020 82,322 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes have judder (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle excessively corroded but not effecting strength of prescribed areas

Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,060 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2019 80,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2018 78,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

nsr osr tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 3 May 2017 75,973 miles

Rear inner valance excess corrosion o/s but not load bearing

Pass 4 May 2016 73,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 70,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Apr 2015 70,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2014 67,885 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 67,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,296 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2011 58,369 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 55,262 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 55,262 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 52,365 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2008 48,526 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 48,516 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2007 44,034 miles

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

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

pin hole in o/s/f inner cv gaitor bline

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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CF53 LYX is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 CF53 LYX, 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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CF53 LYX is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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