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GL53 OSX

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,283 mi
Last recorded112,283 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OSX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 112,283 miles

Nearside Body Sill sections corroded

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Brake Hose mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stops in poor condition

Offside Body Sill sections corroded

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Brake Hose mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stops in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 112,283 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Body Sill sections corroded

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Brake Hose mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stops in poor condition

Offside Body Sill sections corroded

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Brake Hose mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stops in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 107,967 miles

Evidence of Corrosion repairs to the Underside of vehicle. Other areas will need attention in the future.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 107,967 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Evidence of Corrosion repairs to the Underside of vehicle. Other areas will need attention in the future.

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 101,973 miles

Evidence of Corrosion repairs to the Underside of vehicle. Other areas will need attention in the future.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Cable is in poor condition

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 101,973 miles

Evidence of Corrosion repairs to the Underside of vehicle. Other areas will need attention in the future.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Cable is in poor condition

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 95,977 miles

Evidence Corrosion repairs to the underside of vehicle. Other areas will require attention in the future.

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 91,669 miles

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2022 91,665 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill near to leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front reg deteriorated but can be read

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak present but not dripping

Pass 20 Jan 2021 81,555 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 81,555 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear indicators (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacts with the indicator lights (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,787 miles

Offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 7 Jan 2020 76,759 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,372 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 71,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail canvas (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,137 miles

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

Offside Front inner sill holed and corroded just outside prescribed area

both inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2017 65,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner sill holed and corroded just outside prescribed area

both inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2016 61,884 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2016 61,884 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,937 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 58,890 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,138 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 57,138 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 54,320 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 51,082 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 47,581 miles

childseat fitted to n/s/r

second row of seats centre seatbelt clasp casing broken but working

Pass 31 Dec 2010 43,473 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,683 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,095 miles

nearside door step entrance/exit courtesy lights not woorking

Fail 11 Dec 2008 35,987 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door step entrance/exit courtesy lights not woorking

Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,474 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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GL53 OSX is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL53 OSX, 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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GL53 OSX is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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