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FH53 JHJ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,214 mi
Last recorded62,214 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 JHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,214 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 62,212 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Front Subframe 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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,778 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 52,772 miles

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

nearside front brake flexi hose insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2009 43,786 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,179 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 33,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 23,033 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 23,033 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,576 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 JHJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 JHJ, 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 JHJ registered?

FH53 JHJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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