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BL04 USF

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

89,621 mi
Last recorded89,621 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 USF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 89,621 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 89,617 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of rear spring hanger mounting. ( outrigger) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2024 81,719 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 81,719 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting area ( Chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 72,210 miles

Offside Loose bodywork plastic outer panel

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes across front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 72,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area ( marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Loose bodywork plastic outer panel

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes across front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,224 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre of Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Spring Hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 64,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre of Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Spring Hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 64,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 52,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

rust all over vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2019 52,171 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

rust all over vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2018 42,249 miles

general rust around vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2018 42,247 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general rust around vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2017 35,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Inner wing corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 35,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Inner wing corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Sill corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Sill corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 35,723 miles

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

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

All tyres slightly perished

Nearside wiper blade loose

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 27,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 27,561 miles

slight corrosion on n/s sill

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,491 miles

drivers door check strap not working

near/side rear tyre cracks inside tread

off/side rear body panel damage

Pass 26 Jul 2013 25,460 miles

brake compensator fully open

fan belt showing cracks

no safty pin in tow bar pin

trailer socket bad earth

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,411 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,625 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,423 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 22,420 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 21,055 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,824 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 13,008 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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BL04 USF is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BL04 USF, 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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BL04 USF is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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