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WU53 NRK

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

139,438 mi
Last recorded139,438 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 NRK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 139,438 miles

n/s/r to front -inner -outer sill/outrigger corodded /missing

n/s/r valance corodded

offside outer sill corodded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 139,438 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f chassis corodded (x member mount area ( (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 45 % (n/s/r slow ) (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r to front -inner -outer sill/outrigger corodded /missing

n/s/r valance corodded

offside outer sill corodded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 139,421 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s/r sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f chassis corodded cross member mount (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all o/s/r lamps flash togethher (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s/r to front inner/outer sill corodded/outriggers

offside outer sill corodded

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 21 Jun 2016 137,672 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 137,672 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f chasssis corodded (x member mount area) (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f (2.5.A.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f shock tower corodded badly (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r tyre inner sidewall long cut (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s/r (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2015 131,466 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front chassis/inner wing areas slightly corodded

n/s/r to c enter part of inner sill cut away

Fail 27 Apr 2015 131,312 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front chassis/inner wing areas slightly corodded

n/s/r to c enter part of inner sill cut away

Pass 13 May 2014 123,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

minor corrosion to n,s sill inner and outer

minor oil leak no leaks detected

o,s cv boot showing signs of grease no leak detected

o,s tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 116,180 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 116,171 miles

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s/r to front inner/outer sill corodded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 110,802 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 110,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Apr 2011 105,340 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 105,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak on engine.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,827 miles

o/s/f steering rackend has slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2010 97,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f steering rackend has slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2009 86,421 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 78,035 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 78,035 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 63,339 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 63,249 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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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WU53 NRK is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WU53 NRK, 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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WU53 NRK is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 February 2004.

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