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CF53 RYW

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

190,595 mi
Last recorded190,595 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 RYW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 190,595 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 190,595 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 183,925 miles

EML on

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 183,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EML on

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 173,579 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

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

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2016 173,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

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

Oil leak ()

coolant system pressurised causing coolant to leak from header tank

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2015 159,600 miles

engine management light on

front suspension height differs by approx 2cm

off side rear tyre perishing on side wall

Fail 2 Oct 2015 159,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

front suspension height differs by approx 2cm

off side rear tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2014 147,408 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s outer tyre wall damaged but within legal limits

n/s rear tyre has nail in tyre tread

o/s outer tyre wall badly damaged but within legal limits

Fail 17 Sep 2014 147,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer 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 Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s outer tyre wall damaged but within legal limits

n/s rear tyre has nail in tyre tread

o/s outer tyre wall badly damaged but within legal limits

Pass 3 Oct 2013 129,169 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 125,662 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 125,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 110,071 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,624 miles

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

n/s inner c.v gaitor split

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

water leak on bottom hose

Fail 19 Oct 2010 98,598 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s inner c.v gaitor split

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

water leak on bottom hose

Pass 23 Oct 2009 82,737 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

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

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,645 miles

slight free play in n/s/f brake caliper,pads rattling

Fail 14 Oct 2008 67,614 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

slight free play in n/s/f brake caliper,pads rattling

Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,710 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 48,429 miles

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 RYW is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CF53 RYW, 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 RYW is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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