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BP53 ZFB

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,448 mi
Last recorded138,448 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 ZFB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 138,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres light cracking in tread & sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (zone B) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 138,448 miles

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

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (near bulkhead) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 136,329 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (zone B) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 129,520 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 129,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 125,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 125,788 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 122,676 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 122,641 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both rear springs rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring front & rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner sill corroded & weak

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside inner & outer sills corroded & weak

power steering lazy

Pass 26 Jan 2017 115,909 miles

n/s/f inner cv b oot perishing

o/s/f lower ball joint slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 4 Feb 2015 101,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 93,545 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 93,545 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,957 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,822 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Fail 3 Feb 2012 85,812 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 4 Feb 2011 82,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 82,181 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,424 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 71,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,535 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,197 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,078 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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BP53 ZFB is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP53 ZFB, 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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BP53 ZFB is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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