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SF04 SJL

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,617 mi
Last recorded148,617 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 SJL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 148,617 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 148,595 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 134,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 134,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 114,863 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 114,863 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2008 102,823 miles

N/S FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 13 Aug 2008 102,823 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

N/S FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT SLIGHTLY WORN.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 78,866 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 78,866 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Upper Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

sslight play both sides inner steering rack inner ends

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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SF04 SJL is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SF04 SJL, 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 SF04 SJL registered?

SF04 SJL is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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