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FM53 ETO

2004 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,294 mi
Last recorded181,294 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 ETO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 181,294 miles

All welded repairs heavily undersealed

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 181,292 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 172,190 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 172,184 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 161,392 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 159,072 miles

Front brake pedal worn

Front under arches both sides

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brakes out of ballance

Fail 10 Oct 2018 159,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 153,093 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2016

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2015

OS hand brake cable in poor condiction

Vehicle under side showing weakness with rust in places

Fail 6 Nov 2015

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 132,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 132,377 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 127,476 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 127,474 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 121,126 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 121,126 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 113,994 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 106,468 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 100,600 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 81,070 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 80,854 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 64,742 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside front brake pads appear low.

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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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.

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