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BD03 AYE

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,252 mi
Last recorded134,252 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 AYE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 134,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

exhaust system corroded.

inner rack joints have slight play.

offside outer sill front to rear has traces of body-filler/under-sealant compounds.

oil leak.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 134,211 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill behind wheel area (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

exhaust system corroded.

inner rack joints have slight play.

oil leak.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 122,297 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Rear valance heavily corroded.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 122,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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

Rear valance heavily corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 110,358 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 110,357 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake comp valve stiff

Pass 20 Apr 2013 108,766 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 105,390 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 94,504 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 91,554 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 91,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 85,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight play in o/s/front wishbone rear mount

Fail 1 Mar 2007 74,163 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 74,163 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,190 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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BD03 AYE is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD03 AYE, 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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BD03 AYE is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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