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BD03 DXA

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,748 mi
Last recorded157,748 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DXA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 157,748 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side front tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread

Fail 22 Aug 2014 157,748 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side front tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread

Pass 22 Sep 2013 133,392 miles

Body and structure slight corrosion

Brake pipe under bulk head corroded slightly

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Gearbox/thrust bearing noise advise further inspection

Handbrake travel high and has side to side movement

Inner c/v gaitors slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bump stops clearance close to axle

Rear tyres perished slightly

Suspension component bushes slightly deteriorated

WELDING REPAIRS HEAVLY UNDER SEALED

Windscreen slightly stone chipped

Fail 13 Sep 2013 132,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Body and structure slight corrosion

Brake pipe under bulk head corroded slightly

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox/thrust bearing noise advise further inspection

Handbrake travel high and has side to side movement

Inner c/v gaitors slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bump stops clearance close to axle

Rear tyres perished slightly

Suspension component bushes slightly deteriorated

Windscreen slightly stone chipped

Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,917 miles

Oil leak

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

offside rear inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 4 Feb 2012 97,628 miles

nsf tyre outer wear

Fail 3 Feb 2012 97,628 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsf tyre outer wear

Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2009 91,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both rear bump stop rubbers worn.

brake pedal rubber worn,

Pass 27 Aug 2009 91,273 miles

Oil leak

both rear bump stop rubbers worn.

brake pedal rubber worn,

Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,265 miles

Drivers door check strap not holding door open.

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 77,157 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,002 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,440 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 DXA is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DXA, 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 DXA registered?

BD03 DXA is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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