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BD53 YMF

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

156,100 mi
Last recorded156,100 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YMF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 156,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 145,681 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 145,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 142,369 miles

Nearside inner and outer sills showing extensive corrosion

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside inner and outer sills showing extensive corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2015 138,362 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 138,362 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 130,402 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 119,676 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 119,676 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 109,737 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 109,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,938 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 98,938 miles

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

advise wheel alignment due to wear on offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 87,242 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s drivers door mirror plastic cover insecure,o/s rear light lens damaged,

o/s front top suspension mounting seized!!

Fail 10 Dec 2010 87,242 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s drivers door mirror plastic cover insecure,o/s rear light lens damaged,

o/s front top suspension mounting seized!!

Pass 18 Dec 2009 75,791 miles

Nearside front inner CV boot split

Pass 29 Nov 2008 62,089 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 625,079 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 50,603 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 50,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 37,310 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 37,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YMF is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BD53 YMF, 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 YMF registered?

BD53 YMF is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 December 2003.

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