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HV04 SZJ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

94,777 mi
Last recorded94,777 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 SZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2020 94,777 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR CLOSING SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CROSS-MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside outer sill rusted through

Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,314 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 94,306 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 88,581 miles

both rear closing sills rusted through - non prescribed area

Fail 6 Mar 2018 88,572 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear closing sills rusted through - non prescribed area

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,792 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,340 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 72,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,435 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 66,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Battery leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,943 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 59,938 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,883 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight cracking/perishing rear tyres

Fail 11 Mar 2013 52,883 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight cracking/perishing rear tyres

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,941 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,698 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,279 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 38,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,140 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,111 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,448 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 23,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,232 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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HV04 SZJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HV04 SZJ, 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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HV04 SZJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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