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BD03 AZV

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,581 mi
Last recorded162,581 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 AZV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 162,581 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 162,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 157,350 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and o/s/r (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 145,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 145,275 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer seels (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 139,107 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 138,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 132,325 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 132,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 125,675 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 125,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 118,361 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 118,216 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 108,809 miles

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

cambelt ?

Fail 15 Nov 2010 108,809 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cambelt ?

Pass 29 Sep 2009 100,319 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 100,317 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 92,312 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 92,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 84,036 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 65,249 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 AZV is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BD03 AZV, 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 BD03 AZV registered?

BD03 AZV is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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