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MV54 XOR

2004 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,689 mi
Last recorded146,689 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 XOR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 146,689 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various sections along chassis rails have some visible corrosion present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal pipes to flexible hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease seepage visible (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked at lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear reversing lamp not working

exhaust silencer outer skin rusted, but system still secure

Fail 13 Apr 2023 146,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted securing clips for flexible hoses missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted securing clips for flexible hoses missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded, but system still secure

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various sections along chassis visibly corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal brake pipes leading to flexible hoses slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease seepage visible (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed support bracket broken - hose chafing on bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear reversing lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at nearside lower edge of screen & stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 145,292 miles

Front Inner wing repairs under sealed

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 145,276 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Inner wing repairs under sealed

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 145,261 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal creeping down & spongy in operation (1.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking dampness at fuel pump on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area behind suspension strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg behind subframe mounting rusted in 2 separate areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached securing nut not fully tightened (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area behind suspension strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired lever stiff/partially seized (1.1.17 (a))

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

General chassis & underbody condition is quite rusty

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

Offside metal under offside doorstep area badly rusty - but not within 12"of a prescribed area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked at nearside lower edge and chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 142,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Corrosion to inner step

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

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

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

Welding repairs undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 142,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Corrosion to inner step

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 142,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Complete chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Corrosion to inner step

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear lower bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 137,948 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 125,499 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 125,499 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 109,213 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 109,213 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 91,958 miles

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

revers light inop

Pass 9 Mar 2010 80,460 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 80,460 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,815 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,521 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,059 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 XOR is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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