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YU53 EDV

2004 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

73,933 mi
Last recorded73,933 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 EDV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2021 73,933 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength variuos areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive various areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,550 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 70,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,210 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 65,132 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 64,777 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind front strut (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 58,819 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 (2.7.3)

Oil leaks, general corrosion welding work cover in sealant

Fail 26 May 2016 58,633 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 (2.7.3)

Oil leaks, general corrosion welding work cover in sealant

Fail 2 Apr 2016 58,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock damp

both inner sills coroded outside of perscribed areas

general corosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2014 50,962 miles

front chassis getting rusty

o/s front shock leaking slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2014 50,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front chassis getting rusty

o/s front shock leaking slightly

Pass 12 May 2012 39,372 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 May 2012 39,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,818 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 28,816 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 26,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,683 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 23,682 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 18,119 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,363 miles

Service brake 50%

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 12,165 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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YU53 EDV is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 YU53 EDV, 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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YU53 EDV is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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