MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,361 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Power steering pipes slightly corrcded
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Slight corrosion on os outer sill
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Power steering pipes slightly corrcded
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Slight corrosion on os outer sill
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM53 YHU is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SM53 YHU, 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 SM53 YHU registered?
SM53 YHU is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 February 2004.
Is SM53 YHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM53 YHU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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