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PX54 XEW

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

143,329 mi
Last recorded143,329 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 XEW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 143,329 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier held in with rope (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

body panels corroded out side of prescribed area or not considered excessive

underside of vehicle corroded out side of prescribed area or not considered excessive

Fail 9 Mar 2026 143,329 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier held in with rope (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

body panels corroded out side of prescribed area or not considered excessive

underside of vehicle corroded out side of prescribed area or not considered excessive

Pass 31 Oct 2024 142,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency just reached

Pass 18 Nov 2023 141,087 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp Loose

Offside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 141,078 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner flitch repair not continuously welded / poor quality. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill section corroded and poorly attached, reduced continuity of panel work. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Connected battery unrestrained in rear of vehicle. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear outrigger holed and corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery tray / clamp corroded. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated and dirty. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section corroded / weakened / poorly repaired. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged within swept area less than 40mm diameter. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded/ weakened. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 138,221 miles

Central Front Inner Rigid Hydraulic pipe to Clutch slave cylinder heavily corroded.

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged within swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip rubbing against hub.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 138,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Wiring insecure / rubbing on drive shaft. (1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Inner Rigid Hydraulic pipe to Clutch slave cylinder heavily corroded.

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged within swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported support bracket adrift from chassis. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip rubbing against hub.

Offside Front Power steering hydraulic pipe unsupported / out of retaining clip.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 134,189 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 134,180 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside rear cross member by rear spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills/steps and jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 128,183 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 128,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights within the cluster are affected by the operation of each other (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 122,160 miles

both rear leaf springs slightly distorted

Fail 7 Aug 2019 122,154 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear leaf springs sightly distorted

unable to check offside front wheel bearing due to the brake binding

Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,904 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 114,891 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/ underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired valance and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded and fouling the alternator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 114,716 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,403 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 114,403 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 105,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 99,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 99,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,298 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 82,331 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 70,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,009 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,502 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 55,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,662 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,277 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 10,844 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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PX54 XEW is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 PX54 XEW, 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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PX54 XEW is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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