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FM53 PBY

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,275 mi
Last recorded125,275 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 PBY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 125,275 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rust setting to under body

Pass 4 Mar 2013 123,676 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 114,856 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 6 Apr 2011 105,269 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 105,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 87,599 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 87,591 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,315 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,433 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 45,970 miles

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 PBY is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM53 PBY, 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 PBY registered?

FM53 PBY is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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