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NH53 CGO

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,147 mi
Last recorded115,147 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 CGO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 115,147 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member by load valve. (3.3.A.2)

Centre Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member. (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes going to the flexi hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough suspension leg top bearing seized. (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis by front frame mounting and rad support panel. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough suspension leg top bearing seized. (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mounting area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion exhaust box outer skin. (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Body has slight corrosion rad support panel corroded and holed. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill heavily repaired. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch . (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill lip holed and corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill heavily repaired. (6.1.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

clutch and brake pedal anti slips worn on edges.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 113,771 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 108,714 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 108,702 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,777 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 100,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 93,223 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 86,410 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 86,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,148 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 79,148 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 71,048 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,458 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2008 65,457 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 54,713 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,713 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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NH53 CGO is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NH53 CGO, 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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NH53 CGO is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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