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FB04 LVD

2004 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,947 mi
Last recorded128,947 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 LVD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2023 128,947 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 123,878 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2020 116,905 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury QTR panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Towbar attachment likely to become detached ball insecure (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 116,883 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside & offside (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 112,856 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 112,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,275 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,534 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 94,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,148 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 84,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 75,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,624 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 60,245 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,245 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,481 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 52,481 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,055 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,719 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 34,715 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,519 miles

nearside rear tyre has a very large cut around inner wall but no inner material can be seen at present

oil filler cap missing but not part of test

Fail 16 Jul 2007 34,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has a very large cut around inner wall but no inner material can be seen at present

oil filler cap missing but not part of test

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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FB04 LVD is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FB04 LVD, 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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FB04 LVD is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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