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SM54 NCY

2004 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,022 mi
Last recorded100,022 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 NCY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2022 100,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross section above leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 94,804 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 94,804 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis rail marked with yellow chalk and the nearside inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,414 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 89,413 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner & Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner & Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 84,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

park brake effort only just met 17%

Fail 1 May 2019 84,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 78,246 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,505 miles

both sill sections soft and look as though they have been fibre glassed but not holed

Fail 3 Apr 2017 73,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section mounting at load limiting valve (3.1.9)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner box section (2.4.A.3)

both sill sections soft and look as though they have been fibre glassed but not holed

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,381 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls and treads perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls and treads perished

Fail 8 Apr 2016 68,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper siezed (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls and treads perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls and treads perished

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 65,980 miles

Advise replacing rear number plate,

Slight dampness at o/s/f strut/shock absorber

corrosion around n/s and o/s rear spring hanger points +inner rear panel,

corrosion n/s and o/s inner sill panels

corrosion n/s and o/s outer sill panels

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 57,588 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,086 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 47,086 miles

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

front suspension strut top bearings deteriorated

slight noise at offside front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,096 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,849 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,025 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,218 miles

OSF FLEXI HOSE FOULING

Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,695 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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SM54 NCY is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SM54 NCY, 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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SM54 NCY is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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