MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All welded repairs heavily undersealed
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis/ inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/ chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front brake pedal worn
Front under arches both sides
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear brakes out of ballance
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure broke (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember near alternator (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under sill outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake pedal worn
Front under arches both sides
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear brakes out of ballance
Oil leak ()
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
OS hand brake cable in poor condiction
Vehicle under side showing weakness with rust in places
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
OS hand brake cable in poor condiction
Vehicle under side showing weakness with rust in places
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)
Exhaust catalytic convertor rattle
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Exhaust corroded.
Nearside front brake pads appear low.
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FM53 ETO is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FM53 ETO, 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 FM53 ETO registered?
FM53 ETO is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 February 2004.
Is FM53 ETO safe to buy?
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