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YR04 BXV

2004 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,188 mi
Last recorded146,188 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 BXV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 146,188 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside mirror damaged - function not impaired

Fail 20 Sep 2011 146,133 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside mirror damaged - function not impaired

Fail 22 Sep 2010 142,399 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine light on - engine running rough

offside c.v boot seeping grease passed clip

offside door mirror damaged - function not impaired

offside front top strut mount bearing stiff in operation

offside rear light unit damaged - function not impaired

slight play in both inner track rod joints

Pass 22 Sep 2010 142,399 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on - engine running rough

offside c.v boot seeping grease passed clip

offside door mirror damaged - function not impaired

offside front top strut mount bearing stiff in operation

offside rear light unit damaged - function not impaired

slight play in both inner track rod joints

Pass 29 Sep 2009 135,428 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 135,395 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear bump stop slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 124,176 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

side to side movement in handbrake lever

Fail 3 Sep 2008 124,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

side to side movement in handbrake lever

Pass 6 Sep 2007 97,741 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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YR04 BXV is a 2004 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YR04 BXV, 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 YR04 BXV registered?

YR04 BXV is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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