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PL04 RYJ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,243 mi
Last recorded147,243 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 RYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2018 147,243 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded & weak

both rear discs corroded

exhaust mountings corroded Weak

Pass 2 Aug 2017 131,765 miles

Hydraulic clutch pipe corroded and pitted.

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 131,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hydraulic clutch pipe corroded and pitted.

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 130,987 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and scored

corrosion near nearside of front subframe

corrosion to underside of nearside rear sill

corrosion to underside of offside and nearside front wheelarches

corrosion to underside of offside rear sill

front wiperblades split

outer skin of exhaust silencer deteriated

rear brake discs corroded

slight exhaust blow from egr valve

stonechips in front screen

Pass 10 Jul 2012 126,095 miles

Advise chips in screen

Fail 9 Jul 2012 126,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise chips in screen

Pass 11 Jul 2011 116,891 miles

Advise chips in screen

Advise front brake pipes slightly corroded

Advise front discs lipped

Advise rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 116,884 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Advise chips in screen

Advise front brake pipes slightly corroded

Advise front discs lipped

Advise offside front outer brake pad under half worn

Advise rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 107,834 miles

diesel leak from pump area

front wipers poor

nearside rear bump stop deteriating

offside rear tyre valve perished

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 6 Jul 2010 107,828 miles

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

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

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

diesel leak from pump area

front wipers poor

nearside rear bump stop deteriating

offside rear tyre valve perished

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 29 Jun 2009 91,545 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,311 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 68,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Advise front wiper split

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,917 miles

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

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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PL04 RYJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PL04 RYJ, 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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PL04 RYJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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