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FH53 VAA

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,700 mi
Last recorded152,700 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 152,700 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2017 134,268 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front top strut mountings stiff

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system deteorated

Pass 6 Jul 2016 123,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 106,383 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,889 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 51,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,632 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,006 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 44,170 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2010 39,852 miles

Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,741 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 34,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,989 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 29,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,431 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 12,380 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 VAA is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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