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WG53 TYZ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

61,034 mi
Last recorded61,034 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 TYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 61,034 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 59,414 miles

Front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 58,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,480 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 57,478 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose bulging (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,123 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 56,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill panel corroaded

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

Offside Front Jacking point corroaded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sill panel corroaded

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

Rear body panel corroaded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 53,603 miles

Central Rear Inner rear cross member badly corroded

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot covered in grease but no sign of split

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 53,601 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Inner rear cross member badly corroded

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot covered in grease but no sign of split

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,385 miles

Rear cross member badly corroaded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 46,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nearside front wheel bearing dry

Pass 21 Dec 2015 43,261 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly dry

Fail 21 Dec 2015 43,261 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly dry

Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,979 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 33,270 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 28,961 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2012 28,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 25,086 miles

small chip too windscreen (centre)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 25,085 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

small chip too windscreen (centre)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 20,277 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 17,532 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,435 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 15,065 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 15,057 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 12,554 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 12,550 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 9,164 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 6,127 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 TYZ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

WG53 TYZ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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