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WG53 YSB

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,924 mi
Last recorded92,924 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 YSB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,924 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery loose in tray

extensive corrosion to sills & underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2015 92,924 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery loose in tray

extensive corrosion to sills & underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2014 88,694 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 88,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,049 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 64,045 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,165 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perrished on side walls

Fuel pump damp but no visable leek

N/S/R inner sill / out rigger rusty

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,481 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 54,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,710 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 48,708 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 42,331 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,547 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 32,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate is slightly marked

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 YSB 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 60%.

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 WG53 YSB, 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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WG53 YSB is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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