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WG53 TYX

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,699 mi
Last recorded49,699 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 TYX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 49,699 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 48,841 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 48,260 miles

Front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2022 48,228 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 48,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 47,891 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel corroaded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel corroaded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 47,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel corroaded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel corroaded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 45,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner side sill badly corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner side sill badly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 43,607 miles

Nearside Rear Body sills badly corroaded

Offside Rear Body sills badly corroaded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 41,238 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.2b)

some underside side panelling corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2015 37,172 miles

offside side panelling underside corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,863 miles

some corrosion too offside side panel (underside)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 32,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 32,680 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 29,893 miles

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 26,704 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 23,750 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 21,451 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 18,772 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 14,673 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 14,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 9,631 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 9,624 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 4,879 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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WG53 TYX 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 79.2%.

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 WG53 TYX, 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 WG53 TYX registered?

WG53 TYX is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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