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SM54 NCZ

2004 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (7 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate41.2%

Mileage

70,295 mi
Last recorded70,295 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 NCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 70,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive at rear of engine/power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

intermittent fault with handbrake warning light

Fail 13 Jun 2018 70,287 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fail 7 May 2018 70,287 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket at flexy (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket at flexy (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexy brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,568 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 68,564 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal At pump (2.3.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 68,566 miles

Electrical wiring insecure At front bumper (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Back panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Back panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 68,530 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front radiator support/crossmember holed and corroded

o/s/f brake flexi insecure

o/s/r tyre cracked and split in tread

Pass 10 Jan 2013 67,615 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,069 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 67,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 62,616 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 62,522 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 52,560 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 52,443 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,295 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 41,086 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,873 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 NCZ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.2%.

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

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