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FH53 JGY

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,031 mi
Last recorded71,031 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 71,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake hose/pipe mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill central (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 65,800 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 65,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 57,321 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 57,320 miles

Central Brake pivot has restricted free movement cable rod pivot siezed (3.5.1k)

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light stop light damaged emits white light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower rear area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 47,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front torear pipes buldging under prptective coating at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides rear outer sills holed not supporting members

top suspension bushes creaking

Fail 11 Jan 2016 47,275 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front torear pipes buldging under prptective coating at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides rear outer sills holed not supporting members

top suspension bushes creaking

Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,987 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 39,984 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,968 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,406 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 18,544 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 18,537 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 16,779 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 15,065 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,169 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 13,168 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 11,497 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 11,496 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 8,980 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 8,977 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 JGY is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JGY, 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 JGY is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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