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FH53 JGZ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

86,715 mi
Last recorded86,715 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2019 86,715 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member next to rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member next to rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis behind front wheel at subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected all strut turret/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis behind front wheel at subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected all strut turret/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear out riggers heavily corroded

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail at cross member attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet near bulk head and battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner sill heavily corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,712 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 74,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 holes in inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine has oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2017 67,445 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 67,445 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 67,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

both rear indicators going white

Pass 25 Jun 2016 64,826 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,744 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 57,740 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,833 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 50,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,932 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 44,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,175 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 37,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 31,848 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 31,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component 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)

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

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)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 27,573 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 27,572 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 22,772 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 22,772 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,911 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 18,909 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,319 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 12,215 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 JGZ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 JGZ, 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 JGZ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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