MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,695 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Lower Body insecure side panels (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body insecure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear chassis corroded but hot on stress point
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front x member mount area
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Chassis corroded but no within prescribed area
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Chassis corroded but no within prescribed area
Offside Front chassis corroded but not in prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front chassis corroded but not in prescribed areas
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component 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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FH53 JFY is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 JFY, 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 JFY is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 January 2004.
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