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FL04 EPJ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,315 mi
Last recorded122,315 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 EPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2023 122,315 miles

Emissions unable to be completed heavily smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front heavy corrosion to front suspension inc components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear light lenses broken/cracked

Rear heavy corrosion to rear suspension inc components

vehicle welded and heavily undersealed inc pipes

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

suspension bushes deteriorated

vehicle heavily weleded and undersealed

Fail 29 Mar 2019 122,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

suspension bushes deteriorated

vehicle heavily weleded and undersealed

Pass 5 Apr 2017 118,982 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 118,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer cill front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer cill front to rear (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer cill front to rear (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 114,124 miles

Nearside Front chassis is slightly corrodeds

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear outer sill is slightly corroded

Rear both inner arches are slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 113,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at strut area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Front both front chassis are slightly corroded

Rear both inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 107,319 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 107,313 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 103,845 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,859 miles

rear inner valance corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 99,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear inner valance corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,155 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal antislip deteriated

o/s/f headlight dip on lower limit

rear centre stop lens deteriated

slight corrosion n/s/f and 0/s/f chassis at subframe mounts

slight corrosion rear crossmember

Fail 21 Oct 2011 97,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal antislip deteriated

o/s/f headlight dip on lower limit

rear centre stop lens deteriated

slight corrosion n/s/f and 0/s/f chassis at subframe mounts

slight corrosion rear crossmember

Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,043 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front o/s wheel bearing noisey

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,939 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 68,927 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,053 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 51,848 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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FL04 EPJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FL04 EPJ, 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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FL04 EPJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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