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PF53 PUU

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

67,608 mi
Last recorded67,608 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 PUU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 67,608 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides wings to inner wings/shocker mounting area please keep checked or repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills please keep checked or repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around mountings very rusty /corroded but not hold advise keep checked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn please keep checked or renew (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed please keep checked or repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated hing corroded /seized /broken off arm please keep checked or renewe (3.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ? ()

exhaust box outer covering corroded please keep checked

Fail 19 Apr 2022 67,605 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding note wheel bearing cant be fully tested ? (1.2.1 (f))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides wings to inner wings/shocker mounting area please keep checked or repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills please keep checked or repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around mountings very rusty /corroded but not hold advise keep checked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn please keep checked or renew (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed please keep checked or repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated hing corroded /seized /broken off arm please keep checked or renewe (3.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ? ()

exhaust box outer covering corroded please keep checked

Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,399 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

slight crossion exhaust box

Fail 2 Dec 2020 67,399 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

slight crossion exhaust box

Pass 7 Nov 2019 65,547 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 31 Oct 2019 65,546 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 65,066 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 64,127 miles

Body has slight corrosion O/S/R AND O/S/ SILL CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX CORRODDED (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear SLIT SPITS IN TYRE WALL

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion O/S/R 1/4 SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear SLIT SPITS IN OUTER TYRE WALL

Fail 30 Oct 2017 64,127 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion O/S/R AND O/S/ SILL CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX CORRODDED (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear SLIT SPITS IN TYRE WALL

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion O/S/R 1/4 SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear SLIT SPITS IN OUTER TYRE WALL

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

both inner sills slight corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 62,694 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Mar 2015 60,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear box section slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 60,085 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear box section slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,509 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 55,509 miles

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

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

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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,512 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 39,436 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,353 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 39,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,842 miles

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

both front wipers slight smearing

Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,509 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 25,509 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,897 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 21,895 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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PF53 PUU is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PF53 PUU, 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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PF53 PUU is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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