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SN53 GBY

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,032 mi
Last recorded69,032 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 GBY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2023 69,032 miles

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

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg - behind shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch - near shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill - near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill - near leaf springs front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg - behind shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch - near shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch - Where inner arch meets floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch - back of inner arch near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill - near leaf springs front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 70% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in nearside Steering tie-bar

Pass 21 Sep 2022 61,692 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 61,692 miles

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

Nearside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated SILL X4 (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated SILL (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated SILL X2 (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated SILL (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,919 miles

Nearside Rear innersill holed and corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear innersill holed and corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2021 53,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear innersill holed and corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear innersill holed and corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,540 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside centre outersill holed and corroded

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 43,980 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,441 miles

presented with 10 passenger seats

Fail 5 Apr 2016 41,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

presented with 10 passenger seats

Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,089 miles

clutch pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 2mm

o/s/f floor and jacking point corroding

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2.5mm

oil leaking from n/s drive shaft seal

rear exhaust box corroding

service light is on

slight damage to n/s/f outer seat belt

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 1 Apr 2015 37,056 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2.5mm

clutch pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 2mm

o/s/f floor and jacking point corroding

oil leaking from n/s drive shaft seal

rear exhaust box corroding

service light is on

slight damage to n/s/f outer seat belt

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

crank shaft pulley dampner worn

gear box leaking oil

rear exhaust corroding

service light on

Fail 31 Mar 2014 31,083 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

crank shaft pulley damper worn

gearbox leaking oil

rear exhaust box corroding

service lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,748 miles

clutch fluid metal feed pipe corroding

crankshaft pulley damper worn

o/s/f chassis corroding

o/s/f indicator bulb starting to fade

o/s/r inner sill corroding

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 9 Apr 2013 23,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch fluid metal feed pipe corroding

crankshaft pulley damper worn

o/s/f chassis corroding

o/s/f indicator bulb starting to fade

o/s/r inner sill corroding

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,743 miles

o/s/f chassis starting to corrode

power steering rack has a slight leak of oil

Fail 3 Apr 2012 13,722 miles

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

o/s/f chassis starting to corrode

power steering rack has a slight leak of oil

Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,445 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 8,232 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 8,232 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

chair lift frame secureing bolts loose

entrance door step top insecure

front door windows not opening

step out warning light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2009 8,219 miles

Small Crack in O/S/R lamp unit.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 7,595 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 7,595 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 3,406 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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SN53 GBY is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SN53 GBY, 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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SN53 GBY is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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