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NL04 USM

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,759 mi
Last recorded117,759 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 USM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 117,759 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner wing behind the road wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer cab door steep (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing dry sounding but no play & not rough when rotated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear inner valance, by towing eye behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion end of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear quarter valance (6.1.B.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner wing to wheel arch seem joint over the front wheels, from jacking points to front valance (2.4.A.3)

Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside Macpherson strut top tower & inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 106,360 miles

underbody showing age

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,055 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 100,053 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 92,199 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

oil leak around engine

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,879 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 68,879 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 688,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,767 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 66,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front number plate cracked

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,452 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 53,452 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,355 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 39,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NL04 USM is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NL04 USM, 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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NL04 USM is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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