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BN04 MVA

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,216 mi
Last recorded146,216 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 146,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 130,616 miles

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

n/s and o/s outriggers holed and corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2018 130,616 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s and o/s outriggers holed and corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2014 121,554 miles

front number plate starting to deteriate

rear number plate starting to deteriate

steering wheel starting to deteriate

Pass 23 Feb 2013 116,976 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 112,240 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 112,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 101,528 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 93,459 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 93,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 86,479 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 86,472 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 70,850 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 70,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,111 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 52,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (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 MVA is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MVA, 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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What year was BN04 MVA registered?

BN04 MVA is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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