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PL53 RVA

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,993 mi
Last recorded88,993 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,993 miles

body mouldings missing

nearside body damage

nearside front shockabsorber deteriorated

nearside undersill corroded (attention required)

offside mirror taped

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs deteriorating

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside undersill coroded

numberplate lamps deteriorating

offside front brake slight bind

offside front tyre close to limit

offside rear fog lamp slightly impaired

offside rear tyre close to limit

washers weak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,433 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber worn

int knock from front

number plate lamps deteriorating

offside door mirror temp repair

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlamp dipped beam slightly impaired

screw in offside rear tyre

steering slightly stiff

washers weak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,725 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)

slight damage to offside door mirror housing

Pass 21 May 2009 47,100 miles

small ,bind offside rear brake

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 37,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,447 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 27,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both front brakes slight bind

slight damage windscreen

steering slightly stiff

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 RVA is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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