2004 Citroën Relay · 1,071 MOT tests
2004 Citroën Relay reliability
2004 Citroën Relays fail 49% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 16 Relay years (1,071 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Relays: 36.3%)
- 49%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Relays: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 93,129
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,071
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 19.3% of tests fail here (125% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Citroën Relay
Fail rate by area
- Suspension24.8%
- Lights and electrics20.9%
- Body, chassis and structure19.3%
- Brakes18.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.3%
- Tyres3.6%
- Seat belts and airbags3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 14.57%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.26%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.86%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Body structure corroded, rigidity reduced 4.39%
Serious corrosion in the body structure weakens crash protection and handling, so specialist inspection is essential.
Position lamp not working 4.11%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.83%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.2%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.02%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.68%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (7.84%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.28%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Citroën Relay reliable?
2004 Citroën Relays fail 49% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 16 Relay years (1,071 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Citroën Relay MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (14.57% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.26% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Citroën Relay have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Citroën Relay shows 93,129 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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