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BW04 LRA

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,873 mi
Last recorded135,873 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 LRA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2013 135,873 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 130,343 miles

rear bump stops worn away

rear tyres poor condition

Fail 31 May 2012 130,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear bump stops worn away

rear tyres poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2011 126,200 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 117,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake perf just acceptable

Pass 19 Apr 2010 100,532 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 100,532 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,415 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,491 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 64,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,845 miles

1.n/s front tyre low on tread

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 LRA is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LRA, 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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What year was BW04 LRA registered?

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

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