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FY54 VNU

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,182 mi
Last recorded66,182 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 VNU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2011 66,182 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

b/p rubber worn

engine wont rev up during test

n/s lower mirror broken

o/s check strap broken

Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,942 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,937 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,956 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 47,956 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,150 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,571 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 35,566 miles

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

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

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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FY54 VNU is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FY54 VNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY54 VNU registered?

FY54 VNU is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is FY54 VNU safe to buy?

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