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BC03 VPJ

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,660 mi
Last recorded201,660 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 VPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 201,660 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 190,369 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 190,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 175,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 175,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 152,835 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 152,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 137,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 120,734 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 120,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 109,138 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 109,135 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

hand brake cables very loose in pivot / holder

Pass 21 Aug 2006 81,015 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 80,980 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BC03 VPJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 84,386 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 BC03 VPJ, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC03 VPJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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