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FM04 HJV

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,156 mi
Last recorded133,156 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 HJV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 133,156 miles

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

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

body and chassis has surface corrosion

body and chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2020 133,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

body and chassis has surface corrosion

body and chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2019 130,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 130,189 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner + outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 126,933 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated inner (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 126,929 miles

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

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 Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near radiator mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated inner (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 124,410 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Feb 2017 124,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 121,410 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 121,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 118,988 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 110,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 110,878 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 105,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,432 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 97,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 87,175 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,168 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,258 miles

inner sidewall various cuts on nearside rear

Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,332 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,074 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 53,069 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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 HJV is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FM04 HJV, 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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FM04 HJV is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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