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SM53 YHT

2004 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,685 mi
Last recorded103,685 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 YHT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 103,685 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 103,595 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 101,862 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 101,859 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,512 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 96,509 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,451 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 93,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,135 miles

both inner sills holed

Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,417 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 90,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,348 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 87,299 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2010

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 81,747 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 74,788 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,930 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,323 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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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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