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PG53 AAJ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,489 mi
Last recorded104,489 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 AAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 104,489 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in sealer/paint (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

brake backplates corroded,underbody heavily sealed/painted

Fail 31 May 2022 104,484 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember as marked in yellow (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in sealer/paint (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

brake backplates corroded,underbody heavily sealed/painted

Fail 14 Oct 2021 104,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Lower inner sill area excessively corroded and holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower inner sill area excessively corroded and holed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 102,734 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 100,112 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and components surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle beam and components surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central welded repairs to o/s and n/s side and painted over

Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,030 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 100,024 miles

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,847 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

ball hitch removed

Fail 3 Nov 2015 93,812 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

ball hitch removed

Fail 18 Apr 2015 93,733 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,860 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 87,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 86,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,330 miles

Sterring shaft gaiter split.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 84,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Sterring shaft gaiter split.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,764 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r front leaf spring bush worn

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,435 miles

Oil leak

rear bump stops in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2009 63,434 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear bump stops in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,268 miles

N/S/F CV BOOT STARTING TO PERRISH

SLIGHT MOVEMENT N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,132 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 39,132 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear low

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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PG53 AAJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PG53 AAJ, 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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PG53 AAJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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