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BD03 ZJX

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,213 mi
Last recorded112,213 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 112,213 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 112,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 110,070 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Nov 2011 110,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2010 106,531 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 106,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

brake pads not checked

Pass 19 Nov 2009 102,667 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 102,661 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s driveshaft inner boot split

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f suspension top mounting/bearing feels slightly rough in operation

Pass 21 Nov 2008 93,715 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s driveshaft inner c.v boot split

Fail 20 Nov 2008 93,715 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s driveshaft inner c.v boot split

Pass 12 Nov 2007 80,930 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 80,930 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2007 77,953 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 12 May 2006 57,279 miles

gearbox noise

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f brake hose rubber bunching

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f brake hoses rubbing together

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 ZJX is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ZJX, 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 ZJX registered?

BD03 ZJX is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 ZJX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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