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MV54 XOP

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,400 mi
Last recorded134,400 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 XOP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 134,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 121,332 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2016 121,272 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour nearside front / offside front / offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating brake discs distorted (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp dull and has filled with water not giving an aim reading (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part due to wheel arch corrosion (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch within subframe mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak burst (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings with rear mounting point of leaf spring (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within front mounting point of leaf spring (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both top bearings stiff and noisey (2.5.B.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

full exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to chassis

heavy oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 119,865 miles

Oil leak

front wheel alignement out

n/s rear drum ovaled slight bind/tight spot

starter motor body fractured

water ingress toi n/s rear lamp

Pass 18 Mar 2014 105,581 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

drivers seat worn

rear backbox outerskin corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 105,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

drivers seat worn

rear backbox outerskin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 90,699 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 90,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 90,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,517 miles

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Front tyres deteriorated & tread low

Oil leak from turbo area

Fail 8 Nov 2011 84,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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Front tyres deteriorated & tread low

Oil leak from turbo area

Fail 28 Oct 2011 84,080 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 15 Nov 2010 73,645 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 73,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 64,720 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,220 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 53,220 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,680 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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MV54 XOP 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 55.6%.

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 MV54 XOP, 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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MV54 XOP is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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