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BW04 HFK

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,155 mi
Last recorded139,155 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2017 139,155 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported and flexi due to chassis leg corrosion (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Bonnet hinge broken

Front Cross member holed

Gearbox earth strap deteriorated

Nearside inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Oil leak from oil filter area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 131,177 miles

parking brake has no reserve travel

Fail 4 May 2016 131,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

parking brake has no reserve travel

Pass 5 May 2015 124,835 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight brake bind both o/s/ brakes

Fail 1 May 2015 124,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight brake bind both o/s/ brakes

o/s/f strut top mounting rubbing

Pass 5 Apr 2014 117,913 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 117,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 109,682 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 101,800 miles

both fronts and both rear indicators pale/going white

brake load valve linkage stiff but does move

exhaust centre box slightly corroded

gear change tight/stiff

o/s/r tyre cracking

slack/play bottom of handbrake travel

underside of vehicle rusty in places

Fail 3 Feb 2012 101,798 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both fronts and both rear indicators pale/going white

brake load valve linkage stiff but does move

exhaust centre box slightly corroded

gear change tight/stiff

o/s/r tyre cracking

slack/play bottom of handbrake travel

underside of vehicle rusty in places

Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,679 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 81,549 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 81,549 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2009 67,527 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 67,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 May 2008 56,518 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 46,446 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 HFK is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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