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BW53 NPY

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

189,009 mi
Last recorded189,009 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 NPY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 189,009 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 175,886 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 175,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 163,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 158,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 24 Aug 2012 158,124 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2011 148,799 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 148,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 140,572 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 7 Aug 2010 140,568 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 130,839 miles

advise slight wear steering rack mechanism

Fail 4 Aug 2009 130,839 miles

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

advise slight wear steering rack mechanism

Pass 1 Aug 2008 120,240 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 120,230 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 109,515 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 104,683 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s wiper blade incorrect too long. wiper blade not touching screen when at park poistion.

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 NPY is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BW53 NPY, 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 NPY registered?

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

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The MOT history for BW53 NPY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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