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SH53 GEY

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,845 mi
Last recorded127,845 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 GEY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 127,845 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 127,328 miles

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 27 Jul 2015 127,328 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2014 113,699 miles

n.s.f wheel bearing noisey

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 103,251 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 101,583 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 97,394 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,537 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,594 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 70,594 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre slightly deteriorating on sidewall

o/s rear light lens cracked

rear service brake 36% imbalanced

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,467 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,558 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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SH53 GEY is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH53 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

SH53 GEY is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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