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FH53 JDX

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

39,012 mi
Last recorded39,012 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 39,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S REAR ALL (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

SILLS EXTENSIVELY WELDED

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S/R & O/S/R (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S FRONT BY SHOCK MOUNTS (2.4.A.3)

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

Fail 2 Jul 2016 39,012 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner and outter sills (5.2.6)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner wheel archrs (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by the front leaf spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sidesby the rear leaf spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front suspension top strut bearing stiff

nearside front and rear tyres sidewall deteriorated

nearside outersill at rear of door pillar showing corrosion

offside front chassis by crossmember mounting corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 34,294 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front suspension top strut bearing stiff

nearside front and rear tyres sidewall deteriorated

nearside outersill at rear of door pillar showing corrosion

offside front chassis by crossmember mounting corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,649 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls showing deterioration

nearside front tyre sidewall showing slight deterioration

Fail 27 Jun 2014 30,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls showing deterioration

nearside front tyre sidewall showing slight deterioration

Pass 25 Jun 2013 27,533 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside front undersill and under door step corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 27,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front undersill and under door step corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

knocking at offside front

Fail 26 Jun 2012 24,360 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

knocking at offside front

Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,585 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 19,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,572 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,798 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 13,797 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

high inbalance on rear service brakes 54%

Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,012 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 10,519 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 10,519 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 8,814 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 8,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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 JDX is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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