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PL53 RUV

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,317 mi
Last recorded95,317 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 RUV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 95,317 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 78,039 miles

O/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED ADVISE REPLACMENT

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT BINDING N/S/R BRAKE

Fail 12 Feb 2008 78,039 miles

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

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

O/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED ADVISE REPLACMENT

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT BINDING N/S/R BRAKE

Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,206 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 59,199 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 RUV is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

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

Is PL53 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL53 RUV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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