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SM53 YHU

2004 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,361 mi
Last recorded69,361 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 YHU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,361 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,018 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,647 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 58,627 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 58,604 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,260 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,486 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,768 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 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.

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