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SH04 HZU

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,804 mi
Last recorded217,804 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 HZU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 217,804 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 217,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 216,941 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Fail 27 Oct 2020 216,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 214,950 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

general corrosion around rear chassis.

Fail 12 Oct 2019 214,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of arch tub lower. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2. (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion around rear chassis.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 210,202 miles

Offside Front Top suspension mount noisey when turned lock to lock

Fail 27 Sep 2018 209,785 miles

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

Offside Front Top suspension mount noisey when turned lock to lock

Pass 6 Oct 2017 196,804 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 196,797 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 186,354 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 186,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 185,139 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab cross member (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 174,594 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 164,130 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 164,128 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 155,423 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 145,845 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 141,790 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 137,236 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 137,232 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 132,854 miles

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

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

both front wipers slightly perished

front no plate slightly marked

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2009 132,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wipers slightly perished

front no plate slightly marked

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 113,845 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 91,521 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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SH04 HZU is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH04 HZU, 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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SH04 HZU is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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