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LV04 XWG

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

138,508 mi
Last recorded138,508 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 XWG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 138,508 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake limiter valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when fog lights turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 138,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear-most leaf mounting area / outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear-most leaf mounting area / outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 133,407 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front step and jacking point corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill panel corroded

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

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

Rear nearside and offside outriggers corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2024 133,337 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch panel under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch panel under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure rear (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear panel rear of road wheel corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point/door step corroded

Offside Front rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear panel rear of road wheel corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill panel corroded

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 133,161 miles

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

Nearside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake load valve area chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point-inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point-step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis-subframe mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount area two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 129,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake pad wear warning light wiring broken

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged large section of mirror glass cracked & mirror casing slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly cracked/perished - no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked / perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp - not yet seriously affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2022 125,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged large section mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly perished - no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch area rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2022 125,895 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no securing clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working both lamps not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged large section mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly perished - no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch area rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2021 121,360 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed.

General corrosion to vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Multiple cuts (unable to see cords at time of test) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight damage to NS mirror.

Slight play from OSF inner steering rack/track rod end.

Fail 16 Oct 2021 121,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/around jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Not enough fluid to the passengers side. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drivers seat mount. (underside corroded with in 30cm) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed.

Electrical wiring insecure towbar wiring. (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Multiple cuts (unable to see cords at time of test) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight damage to NS mirror.

Slight play from OSF inner steering rack/track rod end.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,779 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 115,761 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 110,800 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 110,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 107,272 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides faded (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2018 107,271 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides faded (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,035 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, faded (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2017 101,035 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure slightly damage also (8.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near to jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, faded (1.4.A.2f)

coolant on minimum level

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,288 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 92,640 miles

All Indicator bulbs losing their orange colour

Auxillary belt very noisy

Front brake discs in Poor condition

Nail in Nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,480 miles

Both front & both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Exhaust silencer skin deteriorating

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

High level brake light not working

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front shock absorber weeping

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear bump stop deteriorating

Oil weep from engine

Fail 1 Aug 2013 91,464 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Both front & both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Exhaust silencer skin deteriorating

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

High level brake light not working

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front shock absorber weeping

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear bump stop deteriorating

Oil weep from engine

Pass 2 Aug 2012 86,011 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack and perish

all 4 tyres worn to 2mm

both rear suspension bump stops slightly deteriorated

brake fluid level slightly low

coolant level slightly low

front brake discs slightly warped

high level brake light not working

slight play in both rear leaf spring shackle bushes

various small chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2012 85,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack and perish

all 4 tyres worn to 2mm

both rear suspension bump stops slightly deteriorated

brake fluid level slightly low

coolant level slightly low

front brake discs slightly warped

high level brake light not working

slight play in both rear leaf spring shackle bushes

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,185 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside headlight contains condensation

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Fail 28 Apr 2011 78,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside headlight contains condensation

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 28 Apr 2010 69,464 miles

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

High level brake light not working

Osf indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,807 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 58,807 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 45,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

High level stop lamp doesn't work

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,168 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 27 Jun 2007 36,021 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre 2.5mm

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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LV04 XWG 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 53.1%.

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 LV04 XWG, 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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LV04 XWG is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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