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AR04 FGZ

2004 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,113 mi
Last recorded143,113 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 FGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2014 143,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s // o/s floor sills corroded(outside specified area)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 133,614 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

air bag warning light on indicating fault in system

both front suspention top bearings stiff

front brake discs corroded

nearside inner sill corroded,outside perscribed area

offside front brake binding slighty

offside rear brake binding slighty

Fail 31 Jul 2012 133,610 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

air bag warning light on indicating fault in system

both front suspention top bearings stiff

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake binding slighty

Pass 3 Jun 2011 126,586 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 118,707 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 118,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 113,449 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 113,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 98,178 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 77,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AR04 FGZ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AR04 FGZ, 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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AR04 FGZ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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