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YL53 VWD

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,146 mi
Last recorded141,146 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VWD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 141,146 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 26 Jul 2014 141,146 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 133,688 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 133,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 128,329 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 128,269 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 121,481 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 121,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 113,176 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 104,427 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 95,589 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 95,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 78,426 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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YL53 VWD is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

YL53 VWD is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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