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RL53 WHX

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,019 mi
Last recorded144,019 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 WHX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 144,019 miles

NSF under arch has excessive corrosion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

OSF under arch has excessive corrosion

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 144,017 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NSF under arch has excessive corrosion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

OSF under arch has excessive corrosion

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 133,647 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 11 Jul 2014 133,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 27 Jul 2013 120,679 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 120,679 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 108,334 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 104,703 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 96,317 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 94,535 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 94,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,152 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedel rubber wearing

nearside rear tyre cracking on outter edge

Pass 7 Mar 2008 81,615 miles

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

chip in screen

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2007 74,150 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 74,147 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

offside front tyre low

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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RL53 WHX is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL53 WHX, 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 RL53 WHX registered?

RL53 WHX is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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