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SH53 GDO

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

199,382 mi
Last recorded199,382 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 GDO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 199,382 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 199,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 189,354 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 189,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 180,363 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 180,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 161,242 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 160,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 142,029 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 142,003 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 121,126 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 121,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 92,237 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 92,237 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 91,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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SH53 GDO is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 SH53 GDO, 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 SH53 GDO registered?

SH53 GDO is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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