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FH53 JDZ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,689 mi
Last recorded63,689 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,689 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both backing sills corroding

hand brake travel will soon require attention

sills corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2017 55,230 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 55,230 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened nearside rear inner sill (2.4.B.6d)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened nearside rear sill (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded away from prescribed areas

Pass 20 Oct 2016 43,637 miles

exhaust system corroding

hand brake travel may soon require attention

Fail 18 Oct 2016 43,637 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust system corroding

hand brake travel may soon require attention

Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,713 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 22,707 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2013 16,750 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 16,687 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 May 2012 13,994 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 12,285 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 12,282 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroreded

Pass 10 May 2010 10,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 9,211 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 9,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 7,136 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 7,136 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 6,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 4,905 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 JDZ 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 63.2%.

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

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