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BD53 YKZ

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

41,711 mi
Last recorded41,711 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,711 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 41,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 26,183 miles

Diff to select 1st & 2nd gears suspect cables stiff

Fail 6 Aug 2013 26,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Diff to select 1st & 2nd gears suspect cables stiff

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 25,507 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 25,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level b/light n/working

Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,939 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 18,929 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine oil level to high

O/S front inner wing shailing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,092 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 13,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 9,755 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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BD53 YKZ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BD53 YKZ, 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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What year was BD53 YKZ registered?

BD53 YKZ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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