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FG04 ZRL

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

155,691 mi
Last recorded155,691 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 ZRL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2016 155,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 150,275 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 150,275 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 134,796 miles

n/s/f cv boot damp

Fail 10 Jun 2013 134,796 miles

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

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

n/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 25 Apr 2012 119,672 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 119,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

parking brake performance poor

slight leak from gearbox.

Pass 12 May 2011 115,357 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

corrosion at water pipe at gear box

movement in drivers seat mount

Fail 11 May 2011 115,354 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

bolts loose in rear door catch

corrosion at water pipe at gear box

movement in drivers seat mount

Pass 13 May 2010 105,324 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 105,320 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.5b)

eng oil slightly over mark [warning on dash]

n/s sliding door will not stay open, catch on bottom roller not working

n/s/f inner wing loose

Pass 15 May 2009 93,344 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 93,344 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 May 2008 77,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2008 77,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 59,139 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2007 59,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 8 May 2006 40,300 miles

Nearside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Pass 8 May 2006 40,300 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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FG04 ZRL is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 FG04 ZRL, 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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FG04 ZRL is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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