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HT53 FVD

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,019 mi
Last recorded98,019 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2023 98,019 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring mount, marked with chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 15 May 2023 97,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail at cross member mounting holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes running under cab and across. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail under bonnet in several locations at mounting and structural points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vertical chassis member at the front of the chassis rail (visible under bonnet). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded at mounting points (subframe). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer casing corroded.

Pass 17 May 2022 95,343 miles

all under vehicle covered by substance-

Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust centre outer corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 92,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,807 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 85,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 83,464 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,957 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,027 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 70,738 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,960 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 65,960 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,804 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 65,804 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,576 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 63,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 59,866 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 50,139 miles

Service brake: service 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)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 50,133 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,772 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,426 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 32,423 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 FVD is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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