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YL04 UVJ

2004 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,154 mi
Last recorded94,154 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 UVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 94,154 miles

Both front suspension top mounts seized

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (1.4.A.2f)

N/S Sill corroded & holed

Various area's of corrosion around rear panel, cross members and out riggers

Fail 30 Nov 2017 93,756 miles

Central Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S & N/S (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both front suspension top mounts seized

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Sill corroded & holed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various areas of corrosion around rear panel, cross members and out riggers

Pass 18 Aug 2016 82,891 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S & N/S (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,820 miles

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

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

vehicle has heavy underseal/wax oil

Fail 17 Jul 2015 71,404 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,221 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2014 63,221 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,056 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 37,761 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,652 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,322 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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YL04 UVJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YL04 UVJ, 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 YL04 UVJ registered?

YL04 UVJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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