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NH04 VGA

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,880 mi
Last recorded143,880 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 VGA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 143,880 miles

Corrosion on nearside outer sill

Offside Front corrosion near offside front suspension mount

Fail 4 May 2017 143,880 miles

Corrosion on nearside outer sill

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

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

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

Offside Front corrosion near offside front suspension mount

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

Pass 10 May 2016 135,358 miles

Nearside inner and outer sill in poor condition

Offside inner sill getting in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2016 135,329 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device component(s) insecure flexy hose mounting (3.6.I.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside inner and outer sill in poor condition

Offside inner sill getting in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2015 126,865 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 126,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 116,958 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear thin

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 105,428 miles

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

high level brake light not working

nearside sill has a small hole not in perscribed area

Fail 29 May 2013 105,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

nearside sill has a small hole not in perscribed area

Pass 1 Jun 2012 95,898 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 87,108 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 87,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 76,344 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 76,344 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,761 miles

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 5 Jun 2009 69,761 miles

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

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,299 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,063 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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NH04 VGA 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 61.1%.

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 NH04 VGA, 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 NH04 VGA registered?

NH04 VGA is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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