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BG03 UKS

2003 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,924 mi
Last recorded167,924 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UKS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 167,924 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 167,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Nov 2012 165,217 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers worn

play in both front tie arms

Fail 19 Nov 2012 165,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers worn

play in both front tie arms

Fail 21 Sep 2012 160,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside front tyre worn edge of tread

Pass 12 Sep 2011 132,676 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDEWALL HEAVILY CRACKED

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 132,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDEWALL HEAVILY CRACKED

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 124,775 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 124,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 115,701 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 115,701 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 106,307 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 98,169 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 91,606 miles

O/S AND N/S/R LENSES BROKEN

Pass 18 Apr 2006 81,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BG03 UKS is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG03 UKS, 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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BG03 UKS is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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