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PF53 PVA

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

122,261 mi
Last recorded122,261 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2016 122,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area hole in two places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by chassi leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing hole upper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by chassi leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil corroded hole (2.4.A.3)

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

surface rust in various

Pass 15 Jul 2015 116,732 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 116,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 108,358 miles

exhaust corroded

front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2014 108,356 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2013 97,398 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2013 97,396 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2012 88,910 miles

n/s inner sill corroded

rear no plate delaminateing

Fail 3 Feb 2012 88,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

n/s inner sill corroded

rear no plate delaminateing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,879 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 79,735 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,368 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 72,368 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s door mirror lower partmissing

Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,084 miles

Clutch supply pipe corroded

Front indicator bulbs goin white

O/S lower mirror missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Spare tyre missing

Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,553 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 52,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,547 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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PF53 PVA is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PVA, 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 PVA is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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