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FH53 YCE

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

149,383 mi
Last recorded149,383 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 149,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

light corrosion underside of the vehicle

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2020 143,050 miles

Light Corrosion Under Rear Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 136,920 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area to crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area to crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 136,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged upper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner [split] (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body to inner door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under body repair [weld not seem welded] (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area to crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area to crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 130,001 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 129,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 119,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 118,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/jacking point holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill repair not fully seam welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill repair not fully seam welded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within Load sensing valve mounting (3.3.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Nearside and offside inner sills have corrosion and are holed but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Front Chassis leg has corrosion but not within a prescribed area.

Vehicle has a significant amount of corrosion underbody.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 107,854 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 107,854 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,404 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Offside Front brake pipe holder corroded

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

sat nav removed from screen

Fail 3 Oct 2015 96,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Offside Front brake pipe holder corroded

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

sat nav removed from screen

Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 85,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s inner sill holed

o/s inner sill holed

Pass 2 May 2013 77,091 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 77,091 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 79,420 miles

both rear tyre s/walls scuffed

Fail 8 May 2012 79,420 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

both rear tyre s/walls scuffed

Pass 16 Apr 2011 63,650 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,069 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 29 Mar 2010 55,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen scratched

Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,123 miles

Grease seeping through nearside C V boot

Light scoring to windscreen

Nearside front brake hose insecure

Rear tyre scrubbed on outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,448 miles

nearside park brake efficiency slighly down

Fail 8 Apr 2008 38,448 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside park brake efficiency slighly down

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,908 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 28,434 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YCE is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YCE, 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 YCE is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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