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BG04 LGY

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

134,201 mi
Last recorded134,201 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 LGY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2019 134,201 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Excessive fumes in engine bay area (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arche/wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower and outer chassis leg by cross member mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill, old repairs insufficiently welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arche/wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill, old repair insufficiently welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear lower body panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

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

Offside Front tyre under inflated

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake peddle spongy

Pass 1 Nov 2018 130,998 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 127,659 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

sills corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 127,658 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

sills corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 122,388 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 122,307 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corrded middle and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel steering wheel adjuster not holding (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 116,977 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 116,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 110,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear sills corroded near spring hangers but not considered stuctual

Pass 15 Oct 2013 102,558 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 102,514 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 102,063 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 102,054 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 96,319 miles

park brake 16% just pass

Fail 29 Sep 2010 96,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,964 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 83,956 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,816 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 70,482 miles

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

handbrake lever travel high but brakes locking out

Pass 8 May 2008 65,416 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 65,400 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,925 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 42,924 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BG04 LGY is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BG04 LGY, 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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BG04 LGY is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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