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CF53 UBY

2004 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,180 mi
Last recorded57,180 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 UBY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2023 57,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength turret and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis holed by radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both inner and outer sills holed

Pass 5 May 2022 56,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 56,662 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 55,539 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed nearside and offside outer fronts (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes corrosion all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corrosion and sub mounting week (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills holed and rear valance holed NOT P/S/A (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 55,539 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed nearside and offside outer fronts (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes corrosion all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corrosion and sub mounting week (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills holed and rear valance holed NOT P/S/A (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 54,549 miles

Macpherson strut top mounting bearings

chassis Corroded,

Fail 17 Apr 2020 54,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chassis Corroded,

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both outer sills holed

Fail 29 Apr 2019 51,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both outer sills holed

Pass 23 Apr 2018 48,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

various areas of corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,905 miles

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

Rear panel holed

both rear inner sills holed

Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,639 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear panel (6.1.B.2)

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

both front wipers split

Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,297 miles

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

Coolant low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear cross pannel has slight corrosion

Rear of both sills have slight corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wipers poor

Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,216 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 32,851 miles

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

Slight bind on both front brakes and offside rear.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 32,851 miles

Slight bind on both front brakes and offside rear.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,957 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 26,336 miles

Bind on offside front brake.

Nearside wiper blade worn.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,123 miles

wipers

Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,879 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 6,095 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 6,095 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UBY is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UBY, 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 UBY is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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