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BJ04 BVU

2004 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,363 mi
Last recorded153,363 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 BVU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 153,363 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 23 Sep 2014 153,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 21 Oct 2013 145,962 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 145,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 135,029 miles

ns front pad warning lamp wire fractured

Fail 15 Oct 2012 135,029 miles

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

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

ns front pad warning lamp wire fractured

Pass 5 Oct 2011 118,499 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,770 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 100,770 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 80,971 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 102,295 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 100,699 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BJ04 BVU is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ04 BVU, 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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BJ04 BVU is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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