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VLZ 383

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

158,606 mi
Last recorded158,606 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 383
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 158,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 158,008 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 156,840 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 156,732 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 138,005 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 133,150 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,832 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 127,974 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 126,714 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 2 Jul 2014 123,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise both inner sills patch welded (seprate chassis) n/s inner sill/floor section corroded

advise rear rd springs ( single leaf) going flat

loosen spare wheel carrier marking sidewall of spare

o/s sill damage vehicle jacked up incorrect place

Fail 2 Jul 2014 123,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise both inner sills patch welded (seprate chassis) n/s inner sill/floor section corroded

advise rear rd springs ( single leaf) going flat

loosen spare wheel carrier marking sidewall of spare

o/s sill damage vehicle jacked up incorrect place

Pass 5 Jul 2013 119,929 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 119,929 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012
Pass 6 Jul 2011 110,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

small hole in gearbox case

Fail 6 Jul 2011 110,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

small hole in gearbox case

Pass 1 Jul 2010 105,234 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 100,833 miles

gearbox bell housing has a hole in the side caused by damage

Fail 6 Jul 2009 100,831 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

gearbox bell housing has a hole in the side caused by damage

Pass 24 Jun 2008 94,133 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 94,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,688 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,688 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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VLZ 383 is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VLZ 383, 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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VLZ 383 is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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