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BD53 HRU

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,415 mi
Last recorded56,415 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HRU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 56,415 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,174 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing o/s and n/s top mounts (2.5.B.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front slight noise starting on wheel bearing

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

Rear o/s and n/s tyres slightly perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 55,174 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing o/s and n/s top mounts (2.5.B.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly perished

slight noise starting to come from o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jul 2017 55,150 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in two places (5.2.6)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing o/s and n/s top mounts (2.5.B.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly perished

slight noise starting to come from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,098 miles

slight perishing to n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,565 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,632 miles

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

o/s rear park brake cable deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 45,376 miles

severe underbody corrosion on offside and nearside front and rear

Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,622 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,099 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,343 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,419 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,877 miles

THE NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT DAMAGE (CRACKED).

THE OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,392 miles

THE BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT'

THE NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,385 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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BD53 HRU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BD53 HRU, 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 BD53 HRU registered?

BD53 HRU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BD53 HRU safe to buy?

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