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J700 MGP

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,730 mi
Last recorded66,730 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 MGP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 66,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

reverse lamps inop

Fail 24 Jul 2026 66,719 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

reverse lamps inop

Pass 6 Aug 2025 66,246 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both split but still preventing the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 65,233 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 62,306 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 61,158 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 61,155 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 61,091 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 60,964 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 60,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength up inside strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,719 miles

revers lights not working

Fail 19 Jul 2019 60,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

revers lights not working

Pass 31 Jul 2018 60,167 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 60,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 59,421 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 59,421 miles

Braking system leaking pipe at master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 59,383 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,334 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 58,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,793 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 55,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 54,953 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished.

nearside front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,593 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 53,592 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 53,471 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 52,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,875 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 51,873 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 49,970 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 49,399 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 49,399 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,243 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 37,061 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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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J700 MGP is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J700 MGP, 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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J700 MGP is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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