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BC03 VPX

2003 Citroen Relay

Gold Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,566 mi
Last recorded150,566 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 VPX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 150,566 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 140,587 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slighty noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust box outer case is detreated

undersealed underneath

Pass 31 Jan 2024 140,101 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 140,101 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 140,064 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 136,309 miles

All round corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 135,035 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 132,000 miles

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

general underneath corrosion for age of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2018 130,177 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2016 126,465 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 126,058 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 126,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 124,052 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 124,052 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s rear tyre is deteriorated on the side wall

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 27 Feb 2014 120,258 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 115,261 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 115,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 108,120 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 108,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 29 Sep 2010 99,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 92,124 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 92,124 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 88,260 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 83,700 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 71,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 71,201 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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 VPX is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Gold with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BC03 VPX, 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 VPX is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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