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DE04 LUA

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

116,725 mi
Last recorded116,725 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LUA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 116,725 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 116,720 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2023 116,650 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 116,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner side of the chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / chassis in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riggers and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 115,986 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 115,974 miles

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting x/s corrosion inner and outer sill within 30cm of a/b piller (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear offside rear footbrake not working

Pass 15 Feb 2020 115,893 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 114,769 miles

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

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Wing poor welding

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Under bonnet corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2019 114,765 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Wing poor welding

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Under bonnet corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2018 112,812 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded and holed, outside of a prescribed area

corrosion to o/s inner and outer sills.

exhaust in poor condition

various corrosion throughout under vehicle entirety

Pass 14 Feb 2017 111,468 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2017 111,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 110,019 miles

Centre EXHUST BOX DETERIATING

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 108,675 miles

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

N/S Sill corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 108,679 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 106,441 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 106,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,553 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 103,553 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge bald

Pass 2 Jun 2011 99,991 miles

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear on inner edges on both front tyres

Fail 1 Jun 2011 99,991 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s inner c/v boot split

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear on inner edges on both front tyres

Fail 9 Jun 2010 97,137 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,137 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 92,579 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 92,579 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,125 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 89,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 77,572 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 77,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 LUA is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 LUA, 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 LUA is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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