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BW04 JHL

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,837 mi
Last recorded151,837 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 151,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

horn has slighly weak sound

Fail 24 Oct 2013 150,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 150,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 137,503 miles

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

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

centre exuast bracket deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2011 129,506 miles

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside driveshaft inner boot split

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 129,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Age related cracks to nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside driveshaft inner boot split

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 118,404 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 118,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 109,302 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 82,924 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 82,924 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 64,234 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 64,234 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 JHL is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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