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SM04 YGA

2004 Citroen Relay

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,807 mi
Last recorded182,807 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 YGA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 182,807 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 182,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 179,935 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 179,933 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point with in 30cm of suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 177,620 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low in performance

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 177,620 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low in performance

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 175,080 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 175,080 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 172,463 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 172,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 168,969 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 168,960 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 167,136 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 164,013 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 164,004 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 160,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 157,910 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 153,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on outside

Pass 29 May 2015 153,122 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on outside

Pass 4 Jun 2014 148,334 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 148,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 145,505 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 145,052 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 139,090 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 139,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2010 133,107 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 125,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 120,770 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 114,309 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 114,257 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SM04 YGA is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 SM04 YGA, 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 SM04 YGA registered?

SM04 YGA is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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