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BW04 HFH

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

146,132 mi
Last recorded146,132 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 146,132 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various place (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides sills, chassis and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both inner/outer sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 146,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various place (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both inner/outer sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 146,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 139,675 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 139,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 134,009 miles

Front bothtyres perished

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 30 Aug 2016 133,988 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front bothtyres perished

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 126,510 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 126,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened at front top strut bearing assemble possible seized bearing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 117,439 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

both strut tops slightly rough wen turned but no movement

Fail 11 Jul 2014 117,431 miles

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)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

both strut tops slightly rough wen turned but no movement

Fail 4 Mar 2014 115,243 miles

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

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

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

n/s front wheel bearing starting to make noise

Pass 20 Jul 2013 111,630 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front inner arch corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2013 111,630 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front inner arch corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 108,350 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 108,349 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 95,226 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 95,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 73,582 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 73,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,263 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 57,263 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,612 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 HFH is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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