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SC53 ZSO

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,194 mi
Last recorded86,194 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 86,194 miles

nearside inner driveshaft boot burst

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracks

Fail 9 Jun 2011 86,189 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion both front brake discs

nearside inner driveshaft boot burst

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 11 May 2010 78,982 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,901 miles

o/s/f tyre nearing legal limit

Fail 27 Mar 2009 66,900 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid below minimum - warning lamp on

o/s/f tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,213 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 54,213 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 40,498 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED AND CORRODED

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 ZSO is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SC53 ZSO, 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 SC53 ZSO registered?

SC53 ZSO is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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The MOT history for SC53 ZSO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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