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NK53 VWF

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,298 mi
Last recorded71,298 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 VWF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 71,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 71,008 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 70,977 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 70,377 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 70,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 69,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 69,835 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 68,588 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,832 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front flexis (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,484 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 67,461 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 66,683 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,259 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2012 66,067 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear top marker not working

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,085 miles

ADVISE EARLY ATTENTION/ADJUSTMENT TO OFFSIDE--AXLE2 +3 PARKING BRAKE

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Fail 30 Mar 2010 64,085 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAKS

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

Offside Rear 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 Mar 2009 62,332 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,468 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 56,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2007 40,833 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 40,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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NK53 VWF is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NK53 VWF, 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 NK53 VWF registered?

NK53 VWF is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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