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SM54 ZDY

2004 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

172,177 mi
Last recorded172,177 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 ZDY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 172,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 172,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Broken at the manifold (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Next to subframe / 30cm of mounting Hole along wheel arch and structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Along sill - rear hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Along sill - repair work and patching work carried out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 159,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 154,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 151,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 151,531 miles

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

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

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 149,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 147,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 147,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 144,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 142,768 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 139,817 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 139,817 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 137,800 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 131,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 131,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 129,059 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

exhaust mountings deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear of nearside door sill damaged and corroded

rear tyres slightly damaged

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2013 129,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

exhaust mountings deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear of nearside door sill damaged and corroded

rear tyres slightly damaged

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2012 125,520 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

exhaust mountings deteriorated

front brakes slightly out of balance

oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

rear bush on nearside front lower suspension arm slightly worn

rear of nearside door sill damaged and corroded

rear tyres slightly damaged

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2012 125,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

exhaust mountings deteriorated

front brakes slightly out of balance

oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

rear bush on nearside front lower suspension arm slightly worn

rear of nearside door sill damaged and corroded

rear tyres slightly damaged

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 22 Dec 2011 122,594 miles

oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

exhaust mountings deteriorated close to limit

slight wear in rear bush on nearside front lower suspension arm

slight wear in steering rack

steering slightly stiff in operation

Fail 13 Dec 2011 122,592 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

exhaust mountings deteriorated close to limit

nail in offside rear tyre and tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

oil leak

slight wear in rear bush on nearside front lower suspension arm

slight wear in steering rack

steering slightly stiff in operation

Fail 14 Dec 2010 120,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

exhaust mountings starting to deteriorate

nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly damaged

offside rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms slightly worn

slight wear in steering rack

steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 14 Dec 2010 120,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

exhaust mountings starting to deteriorate

nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly damaged

offside rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms slightly worn

slight wear in steering rack

steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 16 Dec 2009 117,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

exhaust mountings starting to perish

nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly damaged

offside rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link bush

slight wear in rear bushes on front lower suspension arms

steering slightly stiff in operation

Fail 16 Dec 2009 117,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

exhaust mountings starting to perish

nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly damaged

offside rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link bush

slight wear in rear bushes on front lower suspension arms

steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 8 Dec 2008 114,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2008 114,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2007 88,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted???

offside front brake binding slightly and front brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear nearside front anti roll bar bush

Fail 17 Dec 2007 88,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted???

offside front brake binding slightly and front brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear nearside front anti roll bar bush

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 ZDY is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 ZDY, 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 ZDY is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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