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FD04 DSE

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,364 mi
Last recorded103,364 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 DSE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2021 103,364 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ROUND 90% (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 May 2018 103,236 miles

Central Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2016 102,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

Fail 29 Apr 2016 102,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

Pass 1 May 2015 101,146 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 101,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,018 miles

FRONT BACKPLATES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 95,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 95,390 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 92,219 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 92,211 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 84,112 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 84,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 77,005 miles

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deterioated

misting of fuel around engine but no visible leaks advise further investigation and removal of covers

Fail 21 Jan 2010 77,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deterioated

misting of fuel around engine but no visible leaks advise further investigation and removal of covers

Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,913 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,408 miles

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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FD04 DSE is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FD04 DSE, 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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FD04 DSE is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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