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PL53 RUJ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

197,244 mi
Last recorded197,244 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 RUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 197,244 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 197,244 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 198,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirrol (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill and outer (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 182,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

clutch worn

exhaust corroded

sills heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 182,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

clutch worn

exhaust corroded

sills heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 162,765 miles

exhaust corroded

rear lights damaged

sills heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

rear lights damaged

sills heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 142,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coolant low

sills corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2013 142,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coolant low

offside rear lamp damaged

rear of sills corroded, inner & outer

Pass 25 Jan 2012 124,908 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 117,966 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

Fail 1 Feb 2011 117,964 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers are damp

Pass 4 Feb 2010 98,058 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 87,246 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 87,226 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,723 miles

attention to both rear indicator bulbs (colour)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 51,855 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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PL53 RUJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PL53 RUJ, 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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What year was PL53 RUJ registered?

PL53 RUJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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