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FH53 UYK

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

66,765 mi
Last recorded66,765 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2018 66,765 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front 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)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,044 miles

Front Upper suspension strut top bearing tight

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 64,044 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front Upper suspension strut top bearing tight

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,185 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 60,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 55,302 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,302 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 49,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,712 miles

offside front top suspension leg bearing slightly rough in operation

Fail 7 Jan 2013 44,712 miles

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

offside front top suspension leg bearing slightly rough in operation

Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,496 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 40,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,560 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 35,547 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 35,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,671 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,934 miles

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

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

coolant cap not fit , light showing on dash

Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,938 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,730 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 23,724 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 UYK is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 UYK, 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 UYK is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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