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FH53 JFX

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,664 mi
Last recorded93,664 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2017 93,664 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension top mount bearing noisy

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,775 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured front & rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 86,775 miles

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured front & rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust mounting fractured

rear inner vallance panel corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 72,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust mounting fractured

rear inner vallance panel corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,170 miles

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

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

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

wipers spliting cleen screen o/k

Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,157 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 25,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,193 miles

offside front brake pads low

Pass 1 Jul 2009 12,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 9,675 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 9,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 8,029 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 5,964 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 JFX 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 68.8%.

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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

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

Is FH53 JFX safe to buy?

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