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NL04 USY

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

85,985 mi
Last recorded85,985 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 85,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg slighy corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 85,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes split excessively and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in flitch marked in chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes split excessively and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe front bolt mount marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount rear bolt mount marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak signs over coolant leak coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed lower flexi pipe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole in flitch marked in chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 84,290 miles

Front Both front chassis legs towards bumper corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Lower flexi. chaffed and deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in inner arch/chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Brackets loose on inner arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 82,845 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,345 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 81,332 miles

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective NOT SECURING. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working INOP. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting DOOR STEP, BADLY CORRODED. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding BRAKE INBALANCE. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 80,040 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 79,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2021 78,040 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 78,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 76,486 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,802 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 75,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 74,545 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 74,545 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,876 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,664 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 69,664 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,743 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 60,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 56,408 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 56,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,580 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 51,580 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 45,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,547 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,958 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 39,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,190 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 39,186 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,682 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,680 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,515 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 USY is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 USY, 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 USY is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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