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BD53 RKA

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,465 mi
Last recorded164,465 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RKA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 164,465 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 159,320 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 153,625 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 147,115 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 139,274 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 131,925 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 123,250 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 123,152 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2011 112,005 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 112,005 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 100,582 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 100,561 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 99,146 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2009 99,126 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 96,368 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 92,083 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 RKA is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

BD53 RKA is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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