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PJ54 TBO

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

207,608 mi
Last recorded207,608 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 TBO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 207,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch within 30cm of suspension mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of rear spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch within 30cm of suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2022 206,305 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 206,229 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of wish bone mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of brake pipe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30cm of spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering within 30cm of shock mounting (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 202,258 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 202,258 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 196,774 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 195,252 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 195,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 192,410 miles

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

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

corrosion on underbody

Pass 7 Jun 2017 189,845 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front chassis holed

Offside handbrake lower reading

Fail 25 May 2017 189,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front chassis holed

Offside handbrake lower reading

Pass 24 May 2016 186,040 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 186,038 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing affecting suspension (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 182,095 miles

Oil leak

slight wear to brake pedal friction pad

Pass 6 Jun 2014 179,220 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

high level brake light permanently disconnected

offside registration plate light intermittant operation

Pass 14 Jun 2013 175,561 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

fuel marks on tank but no leaks

nearside front inner plastic arch cover loose

rear exhaust box outer skin and rear mounting rubber deterioration

Fail 10 Jun 2013 175,487 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

fuel marks on tank but no leaks

nearside front inner plastic arch cover loose

rear exhaust box outer skin and rear mounting rubber deterioration

Pass 20 Jun 2012 165,331 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

both wiper blades split

n/s/f tyre inner wall very slight bulge

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Jun 2012 165,280 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both wiper blades split

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre inner wall very slight bulge

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2011 153,012 miles

accident damage to n/s.

evtensive cracking to n/s rear tyre.

exhaust mountings in poor condition.

extensive cracking to o/s rear tyre.

front brake discs in poor condition.

front brake pads low.

n/s front shock absorber leaking.

o/s front shock absorber leaking.

power steering pipes in poor condition.

unable to open side loading & rear doors to allow complete inspection.

w/screen damaged.

wipers in poor condition.

Fail 18 Jun 2011 152,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

accident damage to n/s.

evtensive cracking to n/s rear tyre.

exhaust mountings in poor condition.

extensive cracking to o/s rear tyre.

front brake discs in poor condition.

front brake pads low.

n/s front shock absorber leaking.

o/s front shock absorber leaking.

power steering pipes in poor condition.

unable to open side loading & rear doors to allow complete inspection.

w/screen damaged.

wipers in poor condition.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 139,140 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 139,140 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 135,563 miles

Back of vehicle is ply linned

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 135,563 miles

Back of vehicle is ply linned

Fail 3 Oct 2008 128,864 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre front number plate cracked

n/s mirror glass slight crack

Pass 3 Oct 2008 128,864 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre front number plate cracked

n/s mirror glass slight crack

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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PJ54 TBO is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PJ54 TBO, 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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PJ54 TBO is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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