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YU53 NTE

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,920 mi
Last recorded133,920 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 NTE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 133,920 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 133,920 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 118,421 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front inner flitches slighty corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

compensator arm linkage bent

nearside rear body panel requires attention soon

Fail 17 Jul 2009 118,420 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front inner flitches slighty corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

compensator arm linkage bent

nearside rear body panel requires attention soon

Pass 12 Mar 2008 104,182 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 104,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 82,728 miles

hand brake has slight side to side movement

Fail 13 Feb 2007 82,601 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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 NTE is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YU53 NTE, 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 YU53 NTE registered?

YU53 NTE is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is YU53 NTE safe to buy?

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