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YS53 VAV

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

226,264 mi
Last recorded226,264 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VAV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 226,264 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 226,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 155,715 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 155,708 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 140,303 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 140,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2012 122,374 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 122,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 112,236 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 112,229 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 102,237 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 92,339 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 79,462 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 60,933 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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YS53 VAV is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YS53 VAV, 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 YS53 VAV registered?

YS53 VAV is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is YS53 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 VAV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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