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FH53 AHF

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

29,808 mi
Last recorded29,808 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 AHF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 29,808 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 29,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 27,616 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 25,416 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 25,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 22,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 22,736 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 22,736 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 21,989 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 21,122 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side rear shockers

exhaust

front coil springs

front flexis and brake pipes

Fail 21 Nov 2018 21,122 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding both side rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both side rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side rear shockers

exhaust

front coil springs

front flexis and brake pipes

Pass 22 Nov 2017 21,013 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 21,013 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,973 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 20,129 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion of cab (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly at 16 % (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 19,319 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 17,517 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 17,513 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 15,297 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 12,261 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 8,768 miles

N/S/R Light lens cracked/broken.

Vehicle at its weight limit .3500 KGS.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 5,855 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 3,765 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 2,905 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 AHF is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AHF, 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 AHF registered?

FH53 AHF is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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