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RX53 LSJ

2004 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,195 mi
Last recorded12,195 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 LSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 12,195 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 12,195 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 12,193 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinking. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively 2nd axle (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 10,836 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 10,635 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel service pedal sinks under pressure with engine running (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all4 front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 7,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 6,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 6,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on the brake pipe mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 3,480 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 3,474 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside Floor to Sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside Panel Behind Front (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating Offside and Nearside (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (Both Axles) (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 3,344 miles

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

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

both front inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 110,721 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

near side side marker showing white light

only 10 fitted at time of test

Fail 27 May 2015 110,721 miles

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

near side side marker showing white light

only 10 fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2014 100,599 miles

CLUTCH WORN BITING POINT IS HIGH

COOLANT LEAK ON N/S

N/S 3RD AXLE TIE ARM BUSHES WORN

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

ONLY 12 SEATS AT TIME OF TEST

RADIATOR TOP MOUNTS PERISHING

SCREW IN O/S/F AND O/S 2ND AXLE TYRES

VARIOUS SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE TAPED UP

Fail 5 Jun 2014 100,598 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

ONLY 12 SEATS AT TIME OF TEST

RADIATOR TOP MOUNTS PERISHING

COOLANT LEAK ON N/S

N/S 3RD AXLE TIE ARM BUSHES WORN

CLUTCH WORN BITING POINT IS HIGH

SCREW IN O/S/F AND O/S 2ND AXLE TYRES

VARIOUS SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE TAPED UP

Fail 12 May 2014 100,596 miles

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

2ND AND 3RD AXLE SPRING BUSHES WORN

CLUTCH WORN AND BITING POINT AT THE TOP

COOLANT LEAK FROM N/S/F

MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK TRACK CONTROL ARMS

N/S/R 3RD AXLE TIE ARM BUSHES WORN

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

ONLY 12 SEATS AT TIME OF TEST

RADIATOR TOP MOUNT SPLIT

SCREW IN O/S 2ND AXLE TYRE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WISHBONE INNER BUSHES

VARIOUS SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE TAPED UP

Fail 16 Apr 2014 100,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

DRIVERS DOOR CHECK STRAP NOT HOLDING

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT

MOVEMENT IN FRONT WISHBONE INNER BUSHES

MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK TIE ARMS

N/S/R 3RD AXLE TIE ARM BUSHES WORN

N/S/R 3RD AXLE TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

N/S/R INDICATOR BULB FADED

O/S/F INDICATOR BULB FADED

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

REAR SPRING BUSHES WORN

SCREW IN O/S/R 2ND AXLE TYRE

VARIOUS SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE TAPED UP

N/S/F BRAKE HOSE CHAFFED ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 13 Apr 2013 89,859 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 89,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,231 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S OF BODY AND TRIMS

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,333 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,786 miles

right hand rear third axle parking brake efficiency 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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RX53 LSJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RX53 LSJ, 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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RX53 LSJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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