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GU04 ZRJ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,813 mi
Last recorded85,813 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 ZRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 85,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONTS (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both offside and nearside front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 85,811 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONTS (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both offside and nearside front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 84,631 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 84,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Side Wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 80,084 miles

Emissions high

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Jul 2023 80,060 miles

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

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

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

Emissions high

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Jul 2022 76,642 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 75,420 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Corrosion Underside [Under Sealed].

Pass 17 Jul 2020 73,954 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 73,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 72,249 miles

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

Nearside Inner Sill Corrosion, [Under sealed]

Fail 7 Aug 2019 72,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Sill Corrosion, [Under sealed]

Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,013 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 67,119 miles

Clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,173 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded & small hole

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 64,117 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded & small hole

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 60,236 miles

corrosion forming on nearside undersill

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to outer front and rear floor nearside rear holed

front tyres wearing more on edges

offside front tyre perishing and cracking

offside front tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,604 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly more on edges

offside rear tyre slight perishing and cracking

slight dampness of oil around engine breather hose

surface corrosion front and rear outer floor

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,514 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 53,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,015 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,902 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 43,802 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2009 37,736 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low

noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2008 31,450 miles

front number plate discoloured (readable)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,319 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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GU04 ZRJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GU04 ZRJ, 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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GU04 ZRJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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