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SM54 NDC

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

12,505 mi
Last recorded12,505 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 NDC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 12,505 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nd rear both sides front inner wings/inner wheel arches outriggers/nearside inner compensator mounting and all over everywhere (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 124,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to join with hoses both metal b/pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch holed with corrosion within 30 cm of jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed within 30cm of rear spring ,front mount point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed within 30cm body outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both metal brake pipes at join to hoses corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg holed with corrosion within 30cm of radiator(sub frame ) mount point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch holed with corrosion within 30cm of jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed and chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed within 30cm of off side rear mounting point (front) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member holed with corrosion within 30cm of brake compensator mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 122,262 miles

surface corrosion on all four front metal brake pipes.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 122,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on all four front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 117,266 miles

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 11 Mar 2015 117,262 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2014 113,202 miles

surface corrosion on front metal brake pipes

Fail 11 Feb 2014 113,199 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion on front metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2012 107,986 miles

advise replacing near side front upper strut top mount/bearing

slight play in near side steering track control arm (drumstick)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 107,986 miles

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

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

advise replacing near side front upper strut top mount/bearing

brake pedal soft due to siezed upper calliper slides on the off side and near side front

front brake pads possibly wearing thin

slight play in near side steering track control arm (drumstick)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 102,101 miles

slight play within steering rack near side

Fail 19 Dec 2011 102,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play within steering rack near side

Pass 23 Dec 2010 97,674 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 97,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 93,012 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 93,012 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

dampness at offside front shock-absorber

front brakes on maximum imbalance

nearside handbrake readings low

wear at front lower wishbone bushes offside and nearside

Pass 10 Oct 2008 86,456 miles

offside handbrake reading low

slight binding on front brakes

wear at front lower suspension wishbone bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2007 80,069 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f sill crushed

slight n/s/r brake bind

Fail 9 Oct 2007 80,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f sill crushed

slight n/s/r brake bind

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 NDC is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NDC, 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 NDC is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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