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BL04 YYC

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YYC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn off side rear spring rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to near side front chassis rail area near subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to off side front chassis rail area next to subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to rear of near side inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to rear of off side inner sill / inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side front inner wheel arch areas rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front inner wheel arch areas rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side rear lower corner of body area rusted through

other areas of inner sills rusted through

Pass 11 Sep 2023 112,405 miles

numerous areas of inner sills, front inner wheel arch areas and chassis outrigger sections badly rusting or previously repaired

Fail 5 Sep 2023 112,369 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front inner suspension turret area rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

numerous areas of inner sills, front inner wheel arch areas and chassis outrigger sections badly rusting or previously repaired

Pass 31 Aug 2022 108,749 miles

off side and near side front chassis rail areas rusted through

off side and near side front inner wheel arch / turret / chassis areas rusting or previously repaired

off side rear spring rear bush worn

Fail 22 Aug 2022 108,700 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play near side front strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp not working parking lamp switch not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

off side and near side front chassis rail areas rusted through

off side and near side front inner wheel arch / turret / chassis areas rusting or previously repaired

off side rear spring rear bush worn

Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,075 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 106,053 miles

Headlamp aim too low near side very low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side reading very low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to forward side and outside areas of off side front inner turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side front inner wheel arch / side of chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front inner wheel arch / side of chassis rail area in a few places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 104,108 miles

Nearside Front Sidelight dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 103,831 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured At shackle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sidelight dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 103,755 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

'whine' & smoke from turbo area

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,389 miles

Nearside Front sidelight bulb dim

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 100,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front sidelight bulb dim

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,111 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 90,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within leg mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,788 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 80,787 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 80,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

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

extensive corrosion to off side front inner wheel arch area

signs of accident damaged to near side front chassis rail

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,705 miles

Offside Rear service brake recorded 185 kgf,it requires adjustment.

Offside parking brake recorded 167 kgf,it requires adjustment.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,089 miles

Offside parking brake recorded 170 kgf,it requires adjustment.

Offside rear service brake recorded 141 kgf,it requires adjustment.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 76,069 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,758 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 70,650 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Nov 2007 70,650 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,905 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2007 67,897 miles

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

crack in front number plate

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 YYC is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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