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FH53 JDK

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,651 mi
Last recorded69,651 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 JDK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,651 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parkbrake efficiency just met minimum limit (16%)at time of test

Fail 11 Mar 2019 69,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross structure behind o/s/r leaf spring shackle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parkbrake efficiency just met minimum limit (16%)at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,585 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicle had numerous welding patches under vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2017 59,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Near Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre Floor to Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Near Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside Front Chassis (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside Centre Floor to Sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside and Nearside Rear Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,427 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on rear crossmember

front discs rusty

marks on screen

oil leak on engine

oil leak on power steering rack

rear discs rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,815 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,331 miles

handbrake rod starting to corrode

offside inner cv boot weeping grease

pipes on steering rack corroded

windscreen scratched in drivers view

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,008 miles

engine oil high

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,336 miles

clutch rubber warn

marks on screen

n/s/r bump stop falling apart

o/s/r bump stop falling apart

small cracks in n/s/r tyre

small fuel leak

small oil leak

wipers starting to wear

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,090 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 34,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,123 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,019 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,342 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 JDK is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JDK, 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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FH53 JDK is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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