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B16 BKM

2004 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

141,316 mi
Last recorded141,316 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BKM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 141,316 miles

vehicle underbody heavily corroded

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

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

exhaust deteriorated

extensive welding repairs carried out to the vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2025 141,315 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 140,688 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Aug 2023 137,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 135,298 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 134,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 134,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted pipes and flexi (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing holed in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 131,802 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 129,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 129,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Driver's airbag missing An airbag fitted as original equipment obviously missing (7.1.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Bonnet catch stiff to close

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 127,305 miles

corrosion in offside front lower bay panel(non prescribed area}

Pass 3 May 2017 127,155 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 127,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 124,021 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2015 119,475 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 116,238 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 116,238 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 113,240 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,472 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 111,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 108,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 108,626 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 105,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 101,711 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 98,587 miles

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

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

offside top mirror cracked but not restricting rear view

Pass 22 Apr 2008 98,587 miles

offside top mirror cracked but not restricting rear view

Fail 21 Apr 2008 98,571 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2007 92,794 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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B16 BKM is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 B16 BKM, 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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B16 BKM is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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