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FC04 VCL

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

70,100 mi
Last recorded70,100 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 VCL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 70,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 70,099 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 68,413 miles

Slight corrosion to rear lower body panel not structural

Fail 20 Jun 2025 68,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing with in 30cm of jacking joint (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing in 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking joint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear lower body panel not structural

Pass 24 Jun 2024 65,212 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,843 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 64,843 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 63,576 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,625 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 62,625 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,072 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 61,064 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 60,189 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 58,208 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 58,203 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damage in zone A exceeds 10mm diameter (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,825 miles

n/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 52,299 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 50,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,066 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 40,003 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,562 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,450 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 33,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,249 miles

some imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,123 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2010 33,123 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,532 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 32,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2007 28,997 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall but not showing cords

o/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 23 May 2007 28,997 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall but not showing cords

o/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall but not showing cords

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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FC04 VCL is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FC04 VCL, 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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What year was FC04 VCL registered?

FC04 VCL is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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