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BW53 GJE

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,693 mi
Last recorded99,693 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 GJE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 99,693 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,226 miles

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

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

corrossion to offside sill and underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,036 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,590 miles

front suspension top mounts bearings siezed

Fail 28 Mar 2013 80,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front suspension top mounts bearings siezed

Pass 15 Dec 2011 76,692 miles

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

offside and nearside inner wheel arches corroded

rear spring shackle mounting plates corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2011 76,692 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

offside and nearside inner wheel arches corroded

rear spring shackle mounting plates corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,012 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,200 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded

handbrake slack

Fail 5 Jan 2010 66,198 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front cross member corroded

handbrake slack

Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,060 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 59,060 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 51,285 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,327 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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BW53 GJE is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW53 GJE, 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 BW53 GJE registered?

BW53 GJE is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is BW53 GJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 GJE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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