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VE04 SLU

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

225,879 mi
Last recorded225,879 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 SLU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 225,879 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

n/s bonnet hinge damaged

o/s/f/ tyre inner wall s;ightly perished

pads worning light indicates fault

Fail 15 Jun 2015 225,877 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

n/s bonnet hinge damaged

o/s/f/ tyre inner wall s;ightly perished

pads worning light indicates fault

Pass 5 Jun 2014 213,416 miles

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

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Fail 29 May 2014 213,142 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2013 189,212 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 189,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 176,899 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 176,897 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 158,481 miles

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

nearside inner drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 27 Jan 2011 158,481 miles

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

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

nearside inner drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 26 Aug 2009 131,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 131,664 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 111,022 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 111,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 81,295 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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VE04 SLU is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VE04 SLU, 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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VE04 SLU is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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