2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Citroen Relay MOT pass rate and common faults

262 MOT tests in 2024. 54.6% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time54.6%
Failed or needed repairs45.4%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 262 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength13.7%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.5%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced5.3%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  7. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.4%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension36.6%
  2. Brakes32.8%
  3. Lights & electrics25.2%
  4. Body & chassis22.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.6%
  6. Tyres4.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  8. Steering3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.9%
  2. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced11.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Citroen Relay?

In 2024, 54.6% of 2004 Citroen Relay cars passed their MOT first time, across 262 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Citroen Relay?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake performance: excessively binding; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2004 Citroen Relay reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).