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PL53 RUR

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,888 mi
Last recorded161,888 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2015 161,888 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel at leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside inner body excessively corroded and in poor condition.

Offside Front chassis/cross member or radiator support excessively corroded and in poor condition.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel at leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside inner body excessively corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 151,044 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 149,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 149,687 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 144,345 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion along n/s and o/s sills

rear axle bump stops damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2012 144,335 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion along n/s and o/s sills

rear axle bump stops damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2011 137,009 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 126,587 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

SLIGHT BINDING O/S/F BRAKE

WORN ENGINE MOUNTINGS ADVISE ATTENSION SOON

Fail 27 Jan 2011 126,587 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

SLIGHT BINDING O/S/F BRAKE

Pass 28 Jan 2010 104,581 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,836 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 87,883 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 70,128 miles

N/S/R BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW ADVISE BRAKE CHECK

Fail 29 Jan 2008 70,128 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/R BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW ADVISE BRAKE CHECK

Pass 31 Jan 2007 50,647 miles

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

small hole in both outer c.v gaitors

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 RUR is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RUR, 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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PL53 RUR is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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