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BW04 LRE

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,458 mi
Last recorded100,458 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 100,458 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 100,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/75/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 99,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Front o/s and n/s slight brake bind

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

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

Oil leak slight ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2017 97,102 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2017 96,989 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2016 94,994 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 92,165 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 92,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,724 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 88,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 86,215 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 86,211 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 83,116 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 83,090 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 75,881 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 75,826 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 59,250 miles

THE OFFSIDE FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW.

Pass 19 May 2009 45,799 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,457 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 34,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 26,389 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 LRE is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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