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BW04 HFD

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

187,600 mi
Last recorded187,600 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 HFD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2017 187,600 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Crack right across the screen middle!!! (8.3.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake application uneven OSF Not very cooperative!!! (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill has a hole (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing 8/10ths is missing!!!!! (2.7.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended works on side lights only (1.9.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes are showing signs of deterioration. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill in poor condition (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 180,833 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Arch his heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Underside has been heavily welded!!

Fail 31 Mar 2016 180,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Front leaf spring mounting. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front of Rear arch insecure. (6.1.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Socket wiring multiple failure. (1.9.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Arch his heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Underside has been heavily welded!!

Pass 2 Apr 2015 174,651 miles

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 174,650 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 167,408 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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

grease around nearside outer cv joint gatier

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside rear shockabsorber weak

rear bumper damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2014 167,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

grease around nearside outer cv joint gatier

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside rear shockabsorber weak

rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2013 160,507 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 160,507 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 155,632 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 155,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 150,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 150,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 126,151 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 126,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 102,679 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 102,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 78,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 55,307 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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BW04 HFD is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BW04 HFD, 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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BW04 HFD is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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