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BT04 SLU

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

169,536 mi
Last recorded169,536 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 SLU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 169,536 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake imbalance.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 169,494 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 163,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Rear body cross beam corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 162,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis area by radiator support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner valance area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 162,069 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Passenger Side Screen Washer Not Working

Side Door Hinge Pertruding Passenger Side

Pass 13 Dec 2019 159,136 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 159,126 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Object Protruding From Side Of Vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2018 154,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 154,200 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 153,411 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable pipes to steering rack (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 153,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe 3x welded areas leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch next to brake pipes (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing x1 (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch next to brake pipes x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill next to subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing x1 (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill next to rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable pipes to steering rack (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 149,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2016 149,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2015 140,836 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 140,825 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both sides (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member next to spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member next to spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 131,972 miles

All front brake pipes have been greased

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2014 131,966 miles

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

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

All front brake pipes have been greased

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2013 126,976 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 126,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

noise from rear when hand brake applied

offside front inner wheel arch holed but outside prescibed area

undertside of vehicle showing signs of advanced signs of corossion

Pass 18 Jun 2012 106,818 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 84,715 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 84,715 miles

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

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

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

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 18 Jun 2010 68,300 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 68,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,447 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 63,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 53,010 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 53,010 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,715 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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BT04 SLU is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 BT04 SLU, 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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BT04 SLU is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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