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PA04 VBL

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,785 mi
Last recorded81,785 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 VBL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 81,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,710 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s underside (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 79,710 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s underside (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 75,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,728 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 70,728 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 67,924 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 67,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,742 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 61,706 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

THE WEIGHT OF THIS VAN TODAY IS OVER 4 TONES

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,155 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,153 miles

Centre Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,640 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,989 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,775 miles

both front tyres on limit

Fail 18 Aug 2008 43,765 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

both front tyres on limit

Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,181 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 32,165 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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PA04 VBL is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PA04 VBL, 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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PA04 VBL is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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