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FH53 MXW

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,248 mi
Last recorded44,248 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,248 miles

slight corrossion on brake pipes

corrosion present , n/s front inner sills

corrosion present rear cross member

Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,245 miles

exstensive , welding to front of vehicle ,

slight corrossion to all of brake pipes

Fail 7 Aug 2020 42,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both low (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main runs and on axle (1.1.11 (c))

all spring hanger front chassis and inner sill and sub frames and rear chassis and support beams

front chassis slight corrosion

rear out riggers

Pass 14 Aug 2019 40,951 miles

corroded up and above o/s sn/ front wheels

corrossion and dents on bodywork

o/s n/s, outer sills corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2018 39,901 miles

O/S front wheel bearing slight noise no play

slight corrosion both inner and outer sills

slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,768 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above both front wheels (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake binding

nearside outer sill corroded but has separate chassi

Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,581 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front inner sills sound suspension mount slight corrosion

n/s inner and outer still corroded but no with 30cm of suspension mount

rear cross member slight corrosion

rear suspension mounts still corroded

slight corrosion above both front wheels

Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,622 miles

nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,309 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,578 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,075 miles

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)

front brake discs slightly corrored

Fail 7 Jul 2011 21,071 miles

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 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)

front brake discs slightly corrored

Pass 12 Jul 2010 19,469 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside screen wash not working

Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,704 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 17,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,899 miles

nearside rear leaf spring the front bush is starting to deteriate

Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,638 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,180 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 13,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 MXW is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXW, 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 MXW is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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