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CF53 UCV

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,623 mi
Last recorded76,623 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 UCV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2011 76,623 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 70,734 miles

Rear suspension bump stops poor condition.

Slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 7 Feb 2011 70,734 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear suspension bump stops poor condition.

Slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,720 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 59,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,213 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 52,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,146 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S door mirror damaged.

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,293 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 UCV is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CF53 UCV, 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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What year was CF53 UCV registered?

CF53 UCV is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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