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CF53 YRT

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,456 mi
Last recorded188,456 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2020 188,456 miles

Exhaust system insecure center mounts snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened jacking point cracked / distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / sub frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected various areas (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel well areas (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

excessive surface corrosion various areas under vehicle / some areas covered in under sealant

rear parking brakes only met efficiency the system may require repair

Pass 29 Jan 2019 181,859 miles

air box missing

Pass 22 Feb 2018 178,659 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all 4 brake discs has surface corrosion

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle / most areas covered in thick under sealant

Fail 9 Feb 2018 178,608 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r and o/s/r chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all 4 brake discs has surface corrosion

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle / most areas covered in thick under sealant

Pass 17 Jan 2017 174,582 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre inner edges worn

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2015 163,749 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 155,771 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 155,771 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 145,860 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 145,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 134,188 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 120,736 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 120,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 99,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,948 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 81,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,335 miles

advise attention to h/brake travel due to o/s/r adjustment

converted van with 2 rear passenger seats with seat belts

Fail 12 Feb 2008 62,335 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise attention to h/brake travel due to o/s/r adjustment

converted van with 2 rear passenger seats with seat belts

Fail 29 Jan 2007 35,114 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,114 miles

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

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 YRT is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YRT, 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 YRT is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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