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GL53 PNV

2004 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,433 mi
Last recorded38,433 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 PNV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 38,433 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 37,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 37,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 36,551 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 36,551 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 36,344 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 35,830 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 35,761 miles

Emissions not tested not tested emissions tester not responding (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,664 miles

wipers starting to smear

Fail 5 Sep 2017 34,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,235 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 31,412 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,020 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 30,020 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,686 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 26,954 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front brakes slightly binding

handbrake cables worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 24,812 miles

exhuast mounts corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,696 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 21,707 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 21,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 20,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 20,807 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,981 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

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 PNV is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL53 PNV, 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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What year was GL53 PNV registered?

GL53 PNV is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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