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SC53 PWE

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,540 mi
Last recorded94,540 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 PWE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 94,540 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 92,850 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 86,607 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at gear box mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at subframe mounting x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged mounting bracket corroded both insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at subframe mounting as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body heavily corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,252 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 78,184 miles

all under vehicle covered by substance

Fail 13 Oct 2021 78,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area by rear subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area by front and rear subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger by front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under body components covered in underseal

Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 77,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by subframe mounting (front and rear of mounting area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,760 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 76,760 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported into fexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 76,714 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 76,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,312 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 75,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch just inside wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle engine cover (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 69,641 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,513 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 61,038 miles

front tyres slighty perished

Fail 28 Mar 2014 60,982 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre slighty perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,388 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 58,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,950 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,383 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,736 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,206 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded recommend replacements

Pass 1 Mar 2008 47,654 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 47,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,472 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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SC53 PWE is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SC53 PWE, 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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SC53 PWE is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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