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BN54 LVC

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,823 mi
Last recorded135,823 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 LVC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2017 135,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front chassis corroded

inner sills corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 125,648 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 125,362 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH, MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL, SEVERAL PLACES (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS-MEMBER, THREE PLACES MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 115,528 miles

see advisory test number 386036035068

Fail 5 Feb 2015 115,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front crossmember

Pass 5 Mar 2014 108,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

silencer outer skin detached

Fail 3 Mar 2014 108,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

silencer outer skin detached

Pass 19 Dec 2012 105,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 105,457 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to dis-shape

Fail 17 Nov 2011 95,180 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 95,180 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 81,649 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 61,588 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,540 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,582 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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BN54 LVC is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN54 LVC, 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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BN54 LVC is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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