MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,685 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front inner wheel arch area slightly corroded but not in prescribed area
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front inner wheel arch area slightly corroded but not in prescribed area
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
underside of vehicle coated in underbody sealant not allowing full inspection of all components
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear running to loadvalve (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe inadequately supported at bulkhead area (3.6.B.1)
Electrical wiring insecure towbar wiring (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch various areas (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of inner sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch various areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of sill area (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak serious oil leak from sump and oil filter area ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to load compesator (3.6.B.2c)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective wheel loose in carrier ()
engine maintenance light on dash
exhaust silencer outer skin loose
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed on inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load compensator to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to load compesator (3.6.B.2c)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective wheel loose in carrier ()
engine maintenance light on dash
exhaust silencer outer skin loose
Oil leak
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
sills in poor condition
both inner sills holed
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
seven pin socket
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
engine management light on
n/s/f flexi insecure
seven pin socket
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM53 YHT is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 SM53 YHT, 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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SM53 YHT is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 February 2004.
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