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FD53 OSO

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,414 mi
Last recorded120,414 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 OSO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 120,414 miles

Advise condition exhaust silencer.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 120,250 miles

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

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

Advise condition exhaust silencer.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 107,429 miles

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

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

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

age cracking nearside front tyre

nearside body corroded on sill

Fail 20 Oct 2014 106,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

nearside body corroded on sill

nearside front tyre age cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2013 87,741 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 87,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,980 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 73,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,969 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 63,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 52,753 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

tyres have damage to outer side walls

Fail 14 Jul 2010 52,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyres have damage to outer side walls

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,280 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,942 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 37,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

HAND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,486 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,706 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 23,337 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

o/s/f tyre down to 2mm

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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FD53 OSO is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FD53 OSO, 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 FD53 OSO registered?

FD53 OSO is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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