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HT53 WUY

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,757 mi
Last recorded99,757 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 WUY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 99,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated All four (5.2.3 (l))

coolant below minimum topped up

Pass 18 Dec 2024 98,120 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 98,059 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced on inner side wheel arch near the suspension arm mounting area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on body outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 96,237 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/ofs inner wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/ofs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/ofs inner wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 95,069 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel Well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel Well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 93,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 90,811 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 90,811 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 83,407 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 83,407 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 73,669 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 65,770 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 65,768 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,351 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 56,347 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,247 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,758 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 38,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HT53 WUY is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HT53 WUY, 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 HT53 WUY registered?

HT53 WUY is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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