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FA04 ZBJ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

85,757 mi
Last recorded85,757 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 ZBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 85,757 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 85,757 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 85,104 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 85,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,683 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 84,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,165 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 84,165 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BODY SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired SILL (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,258 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,440 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 81,755 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,318 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 81,318 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,467 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 80,467 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 79,301 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 79,301 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,617 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 78,617 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,553 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode

Both steering arms have slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2014 77,553 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both inner sills starting to corrode

Both steering arms have slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,336 miles

All tyres perished.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 75,336 miles

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

All tyres perished.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,981 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

N/S/F tyre perishing outer sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,118 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 67,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant level on min

Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,804 miles

front crossmember rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,722 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 57,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,652 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 52,652 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 46,457 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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FA04 ZBJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 FA04 ZBJ, 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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FA04 ZBJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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