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BN04 JSX

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,362 mi
Last recorded137,362 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 JSX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 137,362 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Sills corroded not prescribed

Offside Front Chassis leg corroded. Near front radiator support, Not prescribed

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retrack

Offside Rear Parking brake lower and slower in operation

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

Rear Inner Nearside and Offside, Sill holed and corroded not prescribed

Fail 19 May 2026 137,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked "Yellow" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked "Yellow" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Sills corroded not prescribed

Offside Front Chassis leg corroded. Near front radiator support, Not prescribed

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retrack

Offside Rear Parking brake lower and slower in operation

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

Rear Inner Nearside and Offside, Sill holed and corroded not prescribed

Pass 3 Jun 2025 126,135 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2025 126,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2024 110,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake effort only just met legal requirements

Pass 17 May 2023 98,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside outer sill rusted through, not in prescribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2022 97,316 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion on front inner wheel arches

Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,992 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Sep 2021 95,972 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 6 Sep 2020 94,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2019 94,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished outer side wall

Nearside Inner sill holed / corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2018 93,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2017 91,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2017 91,144 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to mono cock construction

Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,298 miles

Oil leak

play in offside of steering rack

Fail 26 Aug 2016 88,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Oil leak

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,184 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

corrosion and weak points forming on inner lower body areas

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,522 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 81,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side outer sill at rear excessivly corroded but not within a prescribed area

rear brake discs in poor condion

Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,806 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine management light on at time of test

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 76,806 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine management light on at time of test

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,391 miles

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2012 75,305 miles

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

Rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,237 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,517 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 64,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,528 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 53,528 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,239 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 42,239 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,729 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 30,729 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BN04 JSX is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN04 JSX, 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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BN04 JSX is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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