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FA04 ZBV

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

144,919 mi
Last recorded144,919 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 144,919 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside body sill sections badly corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside body sill sections badly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 144,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside body sill sections badly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside body sill sections badly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 140,373 miles

Central exhaust outer casing corroded

Front cross member holed

Nearside floor to sill holed

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside floor to sill holed

Rear cross member holed

Fail 14 Jun 2017 140,372 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central exhaust outer casing corroded

Front cross member holed

Nearside floor to sill holed

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside floor to sill holed

Rear cross member holed

Pass 13 Jun 2016 133,293 miles

Offside Front chassis badly corroed around front crossmember

Offside Front chassis corrosion in the area of subframe mounting not excessive

vehicle body condition badly corroed down both sides and across rear

Pass 15 Jun 2015 126,840 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 126,820 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 122,850 miles

o/s front chassis corroed around radiator crossmember

Fail 13 Jun 2014 122,825 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front chassis corroed around radiator crossmember

Pass 18 Jun 2013 118,126 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 118,094 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,594 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 113,593 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 108,358 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 108,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 107,755 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 107,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 88,477 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 88,453 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 72,867 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 72,867 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,850 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 46,850 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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 ZBV is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 ZBV, 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 ZBV is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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