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YU51 MCN

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

162,074 mi
Last recorded162,074 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU51 MCN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 162,074 miles

all chassis rails corroded

all tipper body corroded

exaust corroded

n/s front tyre on limit

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2016 162,073 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

all tipper body corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s front tyre close to limit

oil leak

sills and floor corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 161,870 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 2x front cv boots (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded in centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded o/s front (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

all tipper body corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s front tyre close to limit

oil leak

sills and floor corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 148,361 miles

exhaust corrded

front chassis corroded

inner wings corroded

o/s front tyre on limit

oil leak

sills corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 129,052 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

exaust corroded

o/sn/s front inner wings corroded

sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 129,052 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

exaust corroded

o/sn/s front inner wings corroded

sills corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2013 109,053 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust box outter skin corrded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 108,897 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs wearing thin

engine management light on

s;ight corrosion on front x member

Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2012 93,642 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,496 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 77,486 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,504 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 63,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,993 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 50,991 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,140 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,843 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 35,835 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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YU51 MCN is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 YU51 MCN, 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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YU51 MCN is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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