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BG54 JJZ

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

163,253 mi
Last recorded163,253 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 JJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2019 163,253 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/r inner sill and out-riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s inner sill and out-riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and out-rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and out-riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and out-riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and out-riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 162,906 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out-rigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre out-rigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out-rigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre out-rigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out-rigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out-riggers corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 147,542 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe and rear joiner of down pipe (7.1.2)

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed marked in yellow (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyres valves slightly perished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded marked in yellow on steering rack (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 147,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and o/s/f marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering next to jacking point marked in yellow (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and o/s/f marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped marked in yellow (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe and rear joiner of down pipe (7.1.2)

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav/phone holder ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed marked in yellow (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyres valves slightly perished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake hose support bracket slightly loose

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (non prescribed area) marked in yellow (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded marked in yellow on steering rack (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 137,420 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 131,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 131,774 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 126,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 126,658 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 121,248 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 121,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 113,703 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in screen

Fail 31 Jul 2012 113,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in screen

Pass 27 Sep 2011 107,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2011 107,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 95,096 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 94,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,574 miles

Oil leak

sump badley corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2009 70,145 miles

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

Oil leak

sump badley corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,512 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 56,451 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

n/s/f brake hose out of mounting bracket.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,295 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 46,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 JJZ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 JJZ, 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 JJZ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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