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SJ04 XVH

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,379 mi
Last recorded161,379 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 XVH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 161,379 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 161,197 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mark whit yellow chowk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mark yellow chowk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle repair varius places and under seal

Pass 2 Sep 2024 157,734 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 157,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected jacking point as marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 156,119 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 156,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 154,416 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 154,416 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 152,304 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 151,731 miles

Corrosion evident in other areas under vehicle in varying degrees of severity in non perscribed areas & previously welding repairs carried out satisfactorily.

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken.

Nearside Front Chassis leg/outrigger in rear leaf spring front mounting perscribed area

Nearside Front Tyre displaying age related perishing to sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre displaying age related perishing to sidewalls

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch chassis leg in upper front suspension mounting perscribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch in battery support mounting perscribed area

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area in rear leaf spring front mounting perscribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg/outrigger in rear leaf spring rear mounting perscribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre displaying age related perishing to sidewalls

Power steering pipes to steering rack showing age related corrosion but not leaking fluid.

Fail 27 Jul 2020 151,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area in rear leaf spring front mounting perscribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg/outrigger in rear leaf spring front mounting perscribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg/outrigger in rear leaf spring front mounting perscribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill in rear leaf spring front mounting perscribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg/outrigger in rear leaf spring front mounting perscribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion evident in other areas under vehicle in varying degrees of severity in non perscribed areas & previously welding repairs carried out satisfactorily.

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken.

Nearside Front Chassis leg/outrigger in rear leaf spring front mounting perscribed area

Nearside Front Tyre displaying age related perishing to sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre displaying age related perishing to sidewalls

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg in front subframe front mounting perscribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch chassis leg in upper front suspension mounting perscribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch in battery support mounting perscribed area

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area in rear leaf spring front mounting perscribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg/outrigger in rear leaf spring rear mounting perscribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre displaying age related perishing to sidewalls

Power steering pipes to steering rack showing age related corrosion but not leaking fluid.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 151,345 miles

Corrosion starting along sills, in front frame rails and some nasty looking welded repairs around front subframe and strut mounts

Fuel cap broken

Fail 29 Jul 2019 151,338 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion starting along sills, in front frame rails and some nasty looking welded repairs around front subframe and strut mounts

Fuel cap broken

Parking brake just met minimum 16% efficiency limit

Pass 3 Aug 2018 146,593 miles

Corrosion starting and undersealed repairs around front subframe mountings

Fuel cap broken

Fail 6 Jul 2018 146,594 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion and nasty looking repairs around front subframe mountings

Fuel cap broken

Offside front tyre quite badly worn on edges - Advise replacing

Parking brake lever travel high and parking brake just met minimum 16% efficiency limit

Pass 17 Jul 2017 142,206 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 142,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 142,102 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake load valve (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pipe retainer excessively corodded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure carrier mounting excessively corroded (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake flexy retainer badly corodded

Offside Rear tyre splitting in tread

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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SJ04 XVH is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SJ04 XVH, 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 SJ04 XVH registered?

SJ04 XVH is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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