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YL53 OVR

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,472 mi
Last recorded63,472 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 OVR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2016 63,472 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at rear lower (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at centre (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at rear lower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at centre (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear corner (2.4.A.3)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front strut top bearing siezing

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 60,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 56,694 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2014 56,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,991 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 53,987 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,171 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 50,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,097 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 43,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,771 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2009 32,081 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 32,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,802 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 25,802 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,776 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 20,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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YL53 OVR is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YL53 OVR, 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 YL53 OVR registered?

YL53 OVR is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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