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FV04 ARF

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

257,560 mi
Last recorded257,560 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 ARF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2018 257,560 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail - as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone-rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/split unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Rear bumper support/cross member corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

sill supports/floor areas corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 254,592 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 248,197 miles

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

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

drivers wiper blade split

n/s rear under vehicle sill corroded

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Jan 2016 248,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure as marked (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

drivers wiper blade split

n/s rear under vehicle sill corroded

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Nov 2014 242,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 242,263 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 242,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both outer sills repaired.

Both under vehicle sills repaired.

Different load rating tyres fitted across rear axle.

N/S/R Brake disc coroded.

Reapairs to vehicle sills (under side and outer sill areas) painted not allowing full vehicle inspection.

Slight wear in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 143,012 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 142,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 224,864 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 224,847 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 204,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2011 204,105 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

offside Rear brake disc scored

Pass 13 Mar 2010 175,846 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 175,812 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 171,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2009 171,652 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 123,175 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 122,693 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 83,163 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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FV04 ARF is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FV04 ARF, 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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FV04 ARF is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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