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FD53 ZKP

2004 Citroen Relay

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,625 mi
Last recorded46,625 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ZKP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 46,625 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 46,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 41,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail Pipe In Poor Condition (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 41,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail Pipe In Poor Condition (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 41,047 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail Pipe In Poor Condition (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 36,296 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 36,036 miles

All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 31,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has small split but prevents the ingress of dirt

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 31,011 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has small split but prevents the ingress of dirt

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 27,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily perished and 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

panel under radiator has bolts missing n/s

Fail 10 May 2022 27,373 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily perished and 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

panel under radiator has bolts missing n/s

Pass 11 May 2021 25,337 miles

Advise a heatshield to protect wiring from exhaust

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 25,337 miles

Advise a heatshield to protect wiring from exhaust

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 24,044 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joints and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wooden construction on rear satisfactorily secured to chassis and appears in safe condition

Fail 6 May 2020 24,021 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joints and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

service light illuminated

wooden construction on rear satisfactorily secured to chassis and appears in safe condition

Pass 31 Dec 2018 23,512 miles

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Pass 18 Jan 2018 23,333 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 23,166 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 23,166 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front step area corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 22,919 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,465 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 22,465 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 21,976 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 21,976 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,434 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 20,397 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,304 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 17,953 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 17,953 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 16,399 miles

Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 14,177 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 8,367 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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FD53 ZKP is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZKP, 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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FD53 ZKP is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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