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BC03 VPY

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,004 mi
Last recorded155,004 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 155,004 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front steerings arms have slight play at inner fixings

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 155,001 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front steerings arms have slight play at inner fixings

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 151,008 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 21 Jul 2014 151,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 24 Jul 2013 150,012 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front steering arms has slight play at inner fixings

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 147,121 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 147,118 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 144,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 19 Jul 2010 139,604 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 133,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper n/s insecure

n/s and o/s body damage

n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches corrossion

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

oil leak around engine/gearbox

rear bumper panel damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2009 133,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

front bumper n/s insecure

n/s and o/s body damage

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

oil leak around engine/gear box

power steering rack feels rough/tight

rear bumper panel damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2007 110,049 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 92,132 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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BC03 VPY is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VPY, 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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What year was BC03 VPY registered?

BC03 VPY is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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