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BD03 DBU

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,846 mi
Last recorded108,846 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DBU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 108,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2021 104,225 miles

Slight oil leak

Vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2020 99,467 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 99,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,480 miles

van is undersealed all over underside

Pass 13 Jan 2018 94,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,879 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 85,407 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S/ Rear brake slow to act (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear stop lamp intensity less than that of the N/S

Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,860 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 71,990 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,564 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 69,564 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,574 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,737 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 55,737 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,585 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,069 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,817 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,787 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 18,761 miles

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

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 DBU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DBU, 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 DBU registered?

BD03 DBU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is BD03 DBU safe to buy?

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