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FM53 FML

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,052 mi
Last recorded158,052 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 FML
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2016 158,052 miles

Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported wire marked with chalk (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all areas marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all areas marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all areas marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all areas marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Both front tyres starting to wear low

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

tyre valves perished

Pass 7 Jul 2015 157,216 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

hole caused by corrosion in nearside outer sill

hole caused by corrosion in offside rear lower quarter panel

hole caused by corrosion in rear panel

hole caused by corrosion on nearside rear chassis section close to suspension mounting and brake load sensing valve

large hole caused by corrosion in nearside inner sill panel

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front seatbelt does not fully retract when unoccupied

various holes caused by corrosion in offside inner sill

Fail 2 Jul 2015 157,218 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

hole caused by corrosion in nearside outer sill

hole caused by corrosion in offside rear lower quarter panel

hole caused by corrosion in rear panel

hole caused by corrosion on nearside rear chassis section close to suspension mounting and brake load sensing valve

large hole caused by corrosion in nearside inner sill panel

nearside headlight upper bracket broken

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front seatbelt does not fully retract when unoccupied

various holes caused by corrosion in offside inner sill

Pass 16 Jun 2014 151,538 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 142,562 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2013 142,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front cross member corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 136,871 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 119,809 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 112,376 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 97,739 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 97,697 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 84,972 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVICE ON PAD WEAR FRONT & REAR

Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,927 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 62,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 FML is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FML, 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 FML registered?

FM53 FML is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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