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FX04 VAU

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,920 mi
Last recorded65,920 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 VAU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 65,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner valance. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner valance. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam patterns acceptable.

Imbalance on rear service brake, within limits, n/s has reduced performance.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipes corroded near steering rack but not leaking.

Pass 8 Sep 2025 63,393 miles

Handbrake cables slightly frayed, not excessively weakened.

Minimum service brake efficiency only just met.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 63,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Handbrake cables slightly frayed, not excessively weakened.

Minimum service brake efficiency only just met.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated, beam pattern and light output acceptable.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 60,677 miles

Exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 60,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

Nearside Rear service brake has reduced performance.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 58,433 miles

Exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

Imbalance on rear brakes, within limits, n/s has slightly reduced performance.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded and incomplete.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and incomplete.

Offside Front chassis corroded at front, not prescribed area.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 56,964 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded but not leaking near steering rack.

Fail 23 Nov 2022 56,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Imbalance on rear brakes, just within limits.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipes corroded but not leaking near steering rack.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 54,662 miles

Exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated, beam patterns slightly diffused.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipes corroded near steering rack.

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated.

Fail 27 Aug 2021 54,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Battery tray corroded but battery appears secure.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipes corroded near steering rack but not leaking.

Pass 15 Nov 2019 54,082 miles

Exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

Nearside Rear brake has slightly reduced performance.

Offside Front chassis corroded but not holed.

Spare tyre not inflated.

Pass 1 Dec 2018 51,566 miles

Battery tray is corroded but battery is currently secure.

Imbalance on rear brakes, within limits.

Nearside Rear brake has slightly reduced performance.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 51,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery tray is corroded but battery is currently secure.

Imbalance on rear brakes, within limits.

Nearside Rear brake has slightly reduced performance.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 47,904 miles

Battery tray corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake has slightly reduced performance.

Offside Front inner wing corroded but not holed.

Rear bump stops deteriorated.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 47,902 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill and outrigger. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer valance. (2.4.A.3)

Battery tray corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake has slightly reduced performance.

Offside Front inner wing corroded but not holed.

Rear bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,682 miles

Front brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 42,682 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (3 places) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,364 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 41,358 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill underside area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,000 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 38,998 miles

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

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,235 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 35,192 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)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 31,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,786 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,706 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,184 miles

near side front outer drive shaft gaiter weeping grease

Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,834 miles

Slight play/wear in osf wishbone back bush.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,110 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 9,213 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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FX04 VAU is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FX04 VAU, 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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FX04 VAU is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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