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SO53 BEE

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,157 mi
Last recorded100,157 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 BEE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 100,157 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 97,308 miles

VEHICLE HAS BEE UDERSEALED

Pass 25 Mar 2024 94,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 93,143 miles

Front Washers poor effort.

Nearside Front Chassis/inner wheel arch corroded around sub frame mount and brake pipe mount.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 93,143 miles

Front Washers poor effort.

Nearside Front Chassis/inner wheel arch corroded around sub frame mount and brake pipe mount.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 91,549 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front engine cover loose

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember behind fuel tank corroded /small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

air filter housing loose

reverse lamps in-op

Fail 23 May 2022 91,549 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front engine cover loose

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember behind fuel tank corroded /small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

air filter housing loose

reverse lamps in-op

Pass 25 May 2021 90,527 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 90,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 90,489 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 90,489 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 90,400 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,248 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 82,493 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 81,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 81,389 miles

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,373 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 74,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 68,622 miles

stearing tight

Fail 8 May 2014 68,621 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 60,983 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 52,040 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,647 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 36,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,292 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,644 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,814 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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SO53 BEE is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO53 BEE, 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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What year was SO53 BEE registered?

SO53 BEE is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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