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N888 DDS

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,292 mi
Last recorded87,292 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 DDS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,292 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s/n/s front upper inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 86,995 miles

Corrosion Through Out Under Body , Braking And All Suspension Components Coated In Under Seal Corroded Where Visible

N/S Inner Sill Corroded. Not In Prescribed Area

N/S/F Wheel Arch Corroded Not In Prescribed Area. Upper Rear Of Wheel Arch

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Wish Bone Rear Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/F Chassis Leg / Lower Radiator Support Mount Corroded Not In Prescribed Area

O/S/F Wheel Arch Corroded. Not In Prescribed Area Upper Rear Of Arch

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Front Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 86,955 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Corrosion Through Out Under Body , Braking And All Suspension Components Coated In Under Seal Corroded Where Visible

N/S Inner Sill Corroded. Not In Prescribed Area

N/S/F Wheel Arch Corroded Not In Prescribed Area. Upper Rear Of Wheel Arch

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Wish Bone Rear Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/F Chassis Leg / Lower Radiator Support Mount Corroded Not In Prescribed Area

O/S/F Wheel Arch Corroded. Not In Prescribed Area Upper Rear Of Arch

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Front Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,638 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,551 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake warning lamp on

Fail 24 Apr 2018 76,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake warning lamp on

Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,670 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,761 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 52,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 52,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,612 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 47,607 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,148 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,160 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 40,153 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,000 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 28,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,429 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 21,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight judder from both front brakes

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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N888 DDS is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 N888 DDS, 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 N888 DDS registered?

N888 DDS is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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