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DE04 GJZ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

224,480 mi
Last recorded224,480 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 GJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 224,480 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 224,480 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 215,622 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 215,596 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction screen cracked (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 205,264 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 205,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 195,938 miles

o/s/front streeing rack has slight play.

rear service brakes and parking just passed.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 195,934 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/n/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill under (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/front streeing rack has slight play.

rear service brakes and parking just passed.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 180,788 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 180,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 173,730 miles

Both inner sills and offside outer sill weakened by corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Front anti-roll bar link rod mounting bushes perished

Front indicators faded slightly

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes worn

Rear tyre load ratings mis-matched

Rear tyres aged and perished

Steering lock not working

Fail 4 Oct 2014 173,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Both inner sills and offside outer sill weakened by corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Front anti-roll bar link rod mounting bushes perished

Front indicators faded slightly

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes worn

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

Rear tyre load ratings mis-matched

Rear tyres aged and perished

Steering lock not working

Pass 24 May 2013 161,972 miles

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

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 161,138 miles

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

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

accident damage to n/s bodywork

front number plate is cracked

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2011 160,620 miles

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

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

brake pipe at front above front exhaust corroded

n/side rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

sump corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 160,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake pipe at front above front exhaust corroded

n/side rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

sump corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 149,928 miles

h/b high and getting weak

nsr panels damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2009 149,305 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 149,300 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

high pressure pump damp?

nsr tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 9 Apr 2008 145,341 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 145,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 127,864 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 127,489 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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DE04 GJZ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DE04 GJZ, 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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DE04 GJZ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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