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MW53 ARF

2004 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

226,182 mi
Last recorded226,182 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 ARF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 226,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 220,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 218,701 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 218,701 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 217,926 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 217,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury corroded (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both axles (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury corroded (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both axles (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability 2nd axle body to axle bolt loose (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 216,220 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 216,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 200,001 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 199,688 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 180,065 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 180,045 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2014 172,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 172,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 163,940 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 163,940 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 158,816 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 158,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 150,878 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 14,291 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 130,041 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 105,324 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 76,210 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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MW53 ARF is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW53 ARF, 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 MW53 ARF registered?

MW53 ARF is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is MW53 ARF safe to buy?

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