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FH53 UYJ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,311 mi
Last recorded61,311 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,311 miles

Nearside Inner sill excessive corrosion but out side of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 61,179 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Inner sill excessive corrosion but out side of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 52,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,462 miles

nearside under sill corroded/holed

offside ball joint retainenig bolt not tight

rear vallance corroded/holed

Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,850 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jul 2012 25,780 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,141 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 19,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil filler cap missing

Pass 21 Jun 2010 16,974 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,244 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,670 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,810 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 11,809 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 9,972 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 9,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front 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 UYJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

FH53 UYJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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