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FL04 XBJ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

165,325 mi
Last recorded165,325 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 165,325 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 165,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 161,505 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 161,484 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 157,876 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 136,792 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 123,642 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 123,642 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 123,642 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear lamp o/s cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,112 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 111,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 100,072 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 100,071 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 92,047 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 92,046 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,528 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 81,527 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,194 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 70,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,282 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 XBJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XBJ, 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 FL04 XBJ registered?

FL04 XBJ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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