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FH53 AHE

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,354 mi
Last recorded22,354 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 AHE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 22,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 22,178 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 22,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 22,065 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 21,865 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 21,812 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 21,681 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 21,437 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 20,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 19,225 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 18,189 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 15,830 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 14,178 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 13,201 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 12,247 miles

Vehicle weight is 3509 kgs .

Fail 17 Dec 2008 12,247 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear upper marker lamps not working .

Vehicle weight is 3509 kgs .

Pass 17 Dec 2007 11,100 miles

VEHICLE WEIGHT IS 3520 KGS . GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT IS 3500 KGS . VEHICLE IS OVERWEIGHT .

Pass 20 Dec 2006 8,854 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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FH53 AHE is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH53 AHE, 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 FH53 AHE registered?

FH53 AHE is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is FH53 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 AHE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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