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FA04 YZL

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,356 mi
Last recorded93,356 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 YZL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 93,356 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,928 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of van (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre damage to sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to inner sill beyond prescribed area. (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 90,915 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported in wheel arch, bracket corroded and detached. (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg to crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of van (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre damage to sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to inner sill beyond prescribed area. (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 87,271 miles

Body has slight corrosion all around (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

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

back box exhaust shield corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 79,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s)(inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear o/s & n/s)(perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/r sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 71,592 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

dampness of oil front gear box

n/s/f drive shaft seal leaking

n/s/r light lense cracked

rear bump stops perished

rear tyres perished on side wall

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,010 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 51,835 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,660 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,549 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake lever travels a long way

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,897 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 34,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,825 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 32,825 miles

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

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

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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FA04 YZL is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA04 YZL, 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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FA04 YZL is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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