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FH53 JEJ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,716 mi
Last recorded56,716 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2014 56,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light inop

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged/scuffed.205/70r15c

Pass 12 Feb 2013 44,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil level too high.

hand brake/ fluid level warning light on.

nail n/s/f tyre and tread close to legal limit.

o/s/f and both rear indicator bulbs pale

Fail 2 Feb 2013 44,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil level too high.

hand brake/ fluid level warning light on.

nail n/s/f tyre and tread close to legal limit.

o/s/f and both rear indicator bulbs pale

Pass 12 May 2011 29,984 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 29,982 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 24,882 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 18,550 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 14,001 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 13,997 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,382 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 8,872 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 JEJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JEJ, 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 JEJ registered?

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

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