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OV04 VAY

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,733 mi
Last recorded119,733 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VAY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2016 119,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported excessive corrosion (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported excessive corrosion (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear tyre slight outer wall damage

Pass 3 Jun 2015 119,400 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 119,400 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 113,989 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s rear tyre slight damage on outer wall

wiper blade linkage worn

Fail 19 May 2014 113,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s rear tyre slight damage on outer wall

wiper blade linkage worn

Pass 20 May 2013 108,307 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 108,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NSR tyre low and perished

park lights not working

Fail 14 May 2013 108,292 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cut nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 16 Aug 2012 105,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 101,134 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 101,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 98,456 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 93,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2009 93,706 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 75,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 75,623 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,836 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 57,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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OV04 VAY is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OV04 VAY, 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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OV04 VAY is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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