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BD03 XGN

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,885 mi
Last recorded131,885 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 131,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked on inner side wall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 131,885 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked on inner side wall

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 115,602 miles

Nearside Front brake slightl binding

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 103,469 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 100,468 miles

nearside front indicator discoloured

nearside rear sill holed and corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 95,430 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 95,427 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 20 May 2013 88,324 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 82,420 miles

handbrake only just meets minimum requirement of 16%, offside slightly down on nearside

very little clearance between rear leaf springs and bump stop rubbers

Fail 14 May 2012 82,415 miles

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

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

very little clearance between rear leaf springs and bump stop rubbers

Pass 16 May 2011 75,167 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 69,064 miles

front inner brake pads look low advise brake check

steering stiff when jacked advise possible strut top bearings starting to seize

Pass 11 May 2009 61,140 miles

alarm box loose

Fail 11 May 2009 61,140 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alarm box loose

Pass 23 May 2008 51,017 miles

o/s/f tyre as slight deformities in outer side wall

Pass 17 May 2007 38,412 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 24,925 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 24,915 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

clearance between bump stops and axle is minimum

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 XGN is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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