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HT53 FTX

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

103,865 mi
Last recorded103,865 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 FTX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 103,865 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 100,869 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 100,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

all exhaust support rubbers deteriated and splitting

Pass 22 Apr 2024 98,116 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 98,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 95,936 miles

Driver and passengers seats have movement, not excessive

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Majority of pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Driver and front passenger seats and back rests are loose.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement No movement but bushes are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement No movement but bushes are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Underside covered in underseal.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 90,084 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver and passenger seat/back rest loose.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside covered in underseal.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,596 miles

Drivers and passenger seat back rests loose.

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

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

Underside of vehicle under sealed.

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Fail 17 Sep 2020 87,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers and passenger seat back rests loose.

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

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

Underside of vehicle under sealed.

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,273 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Vehicle has been extensively under-sealed covering a-lot of testable item's.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,917 miles

n/s/f indicator starting to discolour

slight dampness to steering rack gaitors

some corrosion to n/s inner sill

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 27 Sep 2017 72,681 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 72,678 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 70,992 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 70,992 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished side walls cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre perished side walls cracking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,939 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 68,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake fluid is at 4% water content.. suggest replacing

exhaust rubber mounts are perished

power steering fluid id below minimum level

Pass 18 Dec 2014 65,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/s/f tyre wearing from out side

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,234 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 61,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,207 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,390 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,581 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 41,912 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 41,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

naerside front seat has slight movement

offside front seat has slight movement

Pass 15 Jan 2008 15,659 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 12,257 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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HT53 FTX is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HT53 FTX, 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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HT53 FTX is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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