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NL04 USS

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,168 mi
Last recorded75,168 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 75,168 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

general vehicle corrosion

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,022 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 69,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spare wheel carrier (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 69,803 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 53,613 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,914 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

os/ns inner wings corroded

some under body corrosion

Fail 29 May 2018 47,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to ns front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

os/ns inner wings corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 44,698 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,450 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,679 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s suspension top mount bearing sized

Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,807 miles

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

hight level brake light inop

slight corrosion on underside

Fail 27 Aug 2013 33,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

hight level brake light inop

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,596 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,164 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 26,913 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,544 miles

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

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

o/s lower engine cover insecured

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,252 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,682 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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NL04 USS is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL04 USS, 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 USS is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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