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BD03 BBX

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,056 mi
Last recorded132,056 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 132,056 miles

extensive corrosion to under body but not supporting paneling

front and rear chassis corroded but not to excess

offside front brake pipes corroded but not to excess

Fail 23 Sep 2015 132,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

extensive corrosion to under body but not supporting paneling

front and rear chassis corroded but not to excess

offside front brake pipes corroded but not to excess

Pass 8 Sep 2014 126,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

items excessive corrosion but not in prescribed areas..nearside rear vallance.offside rear sill backing.offside front sill backing. nearside sill backing

Fail 3 Sep 2014 126,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

items excessive corrosion but not in prescribed areas..nearside rear vallance.offside rear sill backing.offside front sill backing. nearside sill backing

Pass 7 Oct 2013 123,341 miles

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

coolant low in expansion bottle

nearside front brake is starting to bind

nearside rear tyre is perishing on outer wall and outer edge of tread

Fail 24 Sep 2013 123,241 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coolant low in expansion bottle

nearside front brake is starting to bind

nearside rear tyre is perishing on outer wall and outer edge of tread

Pass 19 Oct 2012 119,333 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 119,195 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2011 108,655 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 108,655 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 100,397 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 100,374 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 92,799 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 86,623 miles

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 May 2007 77,347 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 55,172 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 BBX is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BBX, 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 BBX registered?

BD03 BBX is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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