MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing near spring (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing near spring (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
handbrake cables very rusty
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
High level brake lamp not working
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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FH53 JHA is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 JHA, 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 JHA registered?
FH53 JHA is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 January 2004.
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