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BG54 BNE

2004 Citroen Relay

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,724 mi
Last recorded120,724 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 BNE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 120,724 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by front of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

advise exhaust corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2026 120,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS BEHIND FRONT WHEEL JACKING POINT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS BEHIND FRONT WHEEL JACKING POINT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG ENGINE MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ADVISE EXHAUST CORROSION

BOTH FRONT INNER SILLS EXCESSIVE CORROSION NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 118,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill area corrosion not in prescribed area

Nearside Inner sill excessive corrosion not in prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill area corrosion not in prescribed area

Offside Front chassis leg corrosion excessive not in prescribed area

advise exhaust corrosion outer skin

Fail 7 Aug 2025 118,054 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner sill area corrosion not in prescribed area

Nearside Inner sill excessive corrosion not in prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill area corrosion not in prescribed area

Offside Front chassis leg corrosion excessive not in prescribed area

advise exhaust corrosion outer skin

Pass 26 Jul 2024 115,470 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis rail/lower radiator support mount area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 115,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension turret, outer wall. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail, by brake pipe bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension turret, outer wall. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis rail/lower radiator support mount area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 111,486 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 111,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 109,630 miles

Nearside Inner sill floor holed

Pass 6 Dec 2021 106,840 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 102,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 101,919 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs showing signs of pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner/outer sills/o/s front chassis above front crossmember/front crossmember/inner wings etc (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

vehicle has been extensively welded on inner/outer sills areas etc

Pass 20 Apr 2018 101,478 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on bottom front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear disc pitted on faces (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre perishing on walls

Fail 16 Apr 2018 101,468 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s inner sill corroded through in places (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s outer sill corroded through in places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured spring leaf broken and hanging down (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on bottom front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear disc pitted on faces (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre perishing on walls

Pass 23 Mar 2017 99,901 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks in side wall

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,632 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED ND PERISHED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (PITTED) (3.5.1i)

VEHICLE PASSED EMISSIONS TEST, NO PRINTOUT WAS PRODUCED DUE TO LOW EMISSIONS

Pass 14 Mar 2015 96,553 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Mar 2015 96,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2014 95,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 94,895 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 92,983 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 85,765 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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BG54 BNE is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG54 BNE, 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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BG54 BNE is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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