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BX04 BXZ

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

173,601 mi
Last recorded173,601 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 BXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 173,601 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 162,420 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 152,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush on leaf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 141,956 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 141,956 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 129,095 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 115,470 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,175 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded/split

Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,566 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,774 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear marked yellow (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion and slight damaged (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 82,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill damaged and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre is perishing and has small cracks appearing

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 82,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Suspension area marked in yellow (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill damaged and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre is perishing and has small cracks appearing

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing and has small cracks appearing

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2015 76,067 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,433 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,999 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,700 miles

n/s/f shock has slightly reduced dampening effect

Fail 28 Sep 2013 67,661 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/f shock has slightly reduced dampening effect

o/s/r leaf spring rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,538 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,984 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,711 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,799 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,296 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,993 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,455 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 40,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,308 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,054 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 27,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BX04 BXZ is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 BX04 BXZ, 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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BX04 BXZ is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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