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BG54 CJX

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,340 mi
Last recorded164,340 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 CJX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,780cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 164,340 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 164,340 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 162,835 miles

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

corrosion to chassis and inner wings

Fail 21 Feb 2019 162,819 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 161,349 miles

Oil leak ()

drivers seat in poor condition

side marker in-op

small hole in nearside rear lamp lenz

Fail 5 Dec 2017 161,346 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

drivers seat in poor condition

side marker in-op

small hole in nearside rear lamp lenz

Pass 13 Dec 2016 158,738 miles

Offside seat base worn / damaged

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

engine oil leak

steering column dust cover / boot damaged on UJ

Fail 1 Dec 2016 158,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside seat base worn / damaged

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

engine oil leak

steering column dust cover / boot damaged on UJ

Pass 3 Dec 2015 156,522 miles

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

advise new cv boots as repairs may not last

front of rear spring hangers corroded

some side markers not working

spare tyre bold

split ends on o/s wiper blade

Fail 30 Nov 2015 156,513 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front of rear spring hangers corroded

some side markers not working

spare tyre bold

Pass 8 Dec 2014 153,333 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 153,328 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 150,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r handbrake cable mounting bracket slight wear

Fail 27 Nov 2013 150,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r handbrake cable mounting bracket slight wear

Pass 12 Dec 2012 147,027 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 143,230 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 138,610 miles

Front discs worn

O/S/F tyre 3mm

O/S/R tyre 3mm

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 129,468 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2009 129,468 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 123,529 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 123,528 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 113,160 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 CJX is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BG54 CJX, 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 CJX is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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