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BC04 JCY

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,966 mi
Last recorded108,966 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 JCY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 108,966 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive rear complete panel (2.4.A.3)

all welding covered by substance unable to check properly

exhaust and mountings corroded-x2 front coil springs corroded

rear panel corroded-x2 rear inner sills corroded-o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

x2 front inner wheel arches corroded-front and rear brakes slightly juddering

x2 rear leaf springs corroded-x2 inner and outter sills corroded

x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 108,962 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch holed, multiple places (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed, multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part flexi hose (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outter wheel arch sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter to inner sill holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed, multiple places (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel holed, multiple places (2.4.A.3)

exhaust and mountings corroded-x2 front coil springs corroded

rear panel corroded-x2 rear inner sills corroded-o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

x2 front inner wheel arches corroded-front and rear brakes slightly juddering

x2 rear leaf springs corroded-x2 inner and outter sills corroded

x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 86,868 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all front and rear chasis legs corroded-x2 font coil springs corroded

all inner arches corroded and weak-all inner and outer sills corroded and weak and distorted-parking brake passed on limits-

x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-all inner wheel arches corroded and distorted-x2 inner and outter sills corroded-exhaust system corroded-x2 leaf springs corroded-rear panel corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all front and rear chasis legs corroded-x2 font coil springs corroded

x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-all inner wheel arches corroded and distorted-x2 inner and outter sills corroded-exhaust system corroded-x2 leaf springs corroded-rear panel corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,185 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 82,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 78,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 78,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,597 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 60,559 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,559 miles

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,241 miles

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

slight bind nearside rear

Pass 3 Jun 2008 42,075 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 42,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,758 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 34,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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BC04 JCY is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BC04 JCY, 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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BC04 JCY is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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