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BL53 CXM

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

195,890 mi
Last recorded195,890 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CXM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 195,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Misted with grease (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner body sill corroded but not considered excessive and not within 30cm of steering or suspension component

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear axle bleed port union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear axle bleed port union (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 195,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Misted with grease (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner body sill corroded but not considered excessive and not within 30cm of steering or suspension component

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear axle bleed port union (3.6.B.2c)

No oil in engine

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

Offside Front Tyre tread worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear axle bleed port union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 179,572 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Nearside inner sill corroded (centre)

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 11 Mar 2016 179,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top mount pivot bearing (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Nearside inner sill corroded (centre)

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 21 Jan 2015 163,032 miles

Pin hole in near side outer constant velocity boot

Fail 20 Jan 2015 163,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pin hole in near side outer constant velocity boot

Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,265 miles

Parking lamps difficult to switch on with key

Fail 6 Jan 2014 47,142 miles

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

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

Parking lamps difficult to switch on with key

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 38,075 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,453 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 37,453 miles

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

o/s/front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,578 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,596 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,789 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 33,782 miles

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

rear brakes out of balance.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 31,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 26,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2007 26,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BL53 CXM is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BL53 CXM, 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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BL53 CXM is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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