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FM04 HJE

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,544 mi
Last recorded131,544 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 HJE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 131,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 131,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 130,834 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 131,217 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

Fail 30 Mar 2015 131,217 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,634 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 127,732 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 127,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 112,578 miles

Engine oil leak!

Engine oil level too high!

Load Sensing Valve slightly out of adjustment

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 112,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Engine oil leak!

Engine oil level too high!

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,312 miles

brake pipe s greased checked to the best of ability

front screen lightly marked

o/s/r rear leaf bush s wearing

oil leak from engine

slight play wear in steering system

Fail 14 Sep 2010 91,309 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe s greased checked to the best of ability

front screen lightly marked

o/s/r rear leaf bush s wearing

oil leak from engine

slight play wear in steering system

Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,423 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 69,102 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 69,101 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,897 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 56,875 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FM04 HJE is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FM04 HJE, 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 FM04 HJE registered?

FM04 HJE is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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